Synonyms of brotherly

brotherly

adjective

ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē 

as in fraternal

of, relating to, or befitting brothers

the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fraternal
• familial
• sisterly
• neighborly
• friendly
• chummy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brotherly

Patrick Schwarzenegger on 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout After the brotherly kiss, Saxon's utterly confused and horrified expression is just the beginning. —Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025

Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong will always have that brotherly love. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

Chiefs fans saluted him for this act of brotherly love. jason wearing an 87 jersey pic.twitter.com/svN12MkL7f — Tayvis Nation (@tayvisnation) January 27, 2025 January 26th, 2025 - Conference Playoff Game (at home) ️CHIEFS WON! —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025

While the mystery has yet to be solved, McConaughy and Woody will be sharing some brotherly time together, as the veteran actors will be appearing in the upcoming TV series, Brother From Another Mother. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025