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
Examples of brotherly in a Sentence
He gave his sister a brotherly hug.
He received brotherly support from his fellow priests.
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After the fight, Jeremiah and Conrad's brotherly relationship seems to be destroyed forever.
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Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
And while brotherly battles take center stage, the food and drinks savored throughout the show play just as integral a role in the plot.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Philadelphia has always had a brotherly weakness for artistic dynasties.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Philadelphia used it five times during this game, and Hurts got a brotherly shove in scoring the touchdown on a fourth down to gave the Eagles a 20-10 lead.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
And while brotherly battles take center stage, the food and drinks savored throughout the show play just as integral a role in the plot.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Philadelphia has always had a brotherly weakness for artistic dynasties.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Philadelphia used it five times during this game, and Hurts got a brotherly shove in scoring the touchdown on a fourth down to gave the Eagles a 20-10 lead.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brotherly
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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherly. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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