brotherly
adjective
broth·er·ly ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē 
1
: of or relating to brothers
2
: natural or becoming to brothers : affectionate
brotherly love
brotherliness noun
brotherly adverb
Synonyms
- fraternal
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Example Sentences
He gave his sister a brotherly hug. He received brotherly support from his fellow priests.
Recent Examples on the Web Then the brotherly relationship between Superman and Tal-Rho. 
Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2022 There is definitely a respect and brotherly love there. Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2022 But the brotherly duo confirmed during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that season 5 will be set entirely in Hawkins. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 July 2022 Jon, 16, a 6-5 sophomore, injured his ankle in the first game this season and is expected back this week, giving the Normans a formidable brotherly duo. Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2022 On Friday night at Summerfest, JoJo showed off her splendid voice, Charli XCX turned her show into a rave, and The Black Crowes displayed a musical form of brotherly love. Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2022 Tony nominee Hawkins and Emmy winner Abdul-Mateen II will star in the show, described as a darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity, as brothers Lincoln and Booth — names given to the duo as a joke by their father. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2022 For some residents, that brotherly bond has also helped improve the mayor’s image. Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2022 This was not good for citizenship or brotherly love. Richard Brookhiser, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 See More
Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2022 There is definitely a respect and brotherly love there. Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2022 But the brotherly duo confirmed during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that season 5 will be set entirely in Hawkins. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 July 2022 Jon, 16, a 6-5 sophomore, injured his ankle in the first game this season and is expected back this week, giving the Normans a formidable brotherly duo. Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2022 On Friday night at Summerfest, JoJo showed off her splendid voice, Charli XCX turned her show into a rave, and The Black Crowes displayed a musical form of brotherly love. Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2022 Tony nominee Hawkins and Emmy winner Abdul-Mateen II will star in the show, described as a darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity, as brothers Lincoln and Booth — names given to the duo as a joke by their father. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2022 For some residents, that brotherly bond has also helped improve the mayor’s image. Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2022 This was not good for citizenship or brotherly love. Richard Brookhiser, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
brotherly
adjective
broth·er·ly ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē
1
: of or relating to brothers
2
: kind entry 2 sense 1, affectionate
brotherly
adjective
as in fraternal
of, relating to, or befitting brothers the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- fraternal
- familial
- sisterly
- neighborly
- friendly
- chummy