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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There’s affection, tenderness and a strong brotherly bond.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
But that brotherly empathy is also likely what pushes Seadown over the edge.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
Finalists Photo of two cat siblings touching paws in a precious brotherly moment.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
After the fight, Jeremiah and Conrad's brotherly relationship seems to be destroyed forever.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
But that brotherly empathy is also likely what pushes Seadown over the edge.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
Finalists Photo of two cat siblings touching paws in a precious brotherly moment.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
After the fight, Jeremiah and Conrad's brotherly relationship seems to be destroyed forever.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 16 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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