Brotherly

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • adj. Characteristic of or befitting brothers; fraternal.
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  • adj. Of or characteristic of brothers.
  • ad. In the manner of a brother, as a brother, as brothers.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adj. Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate.
  • ad. Like a brother; affectionately; kindly.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming brothers; kind; affectionate: as, brotherly love.
  • After the manner of a brother; kindly; affectionately.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • ad. (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
  • adj. like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
    • Cross Reference
    affectionate   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    fraternal    tender    affectionate    kind    affectionately    kindly   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    motherly    southerly   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    fraternal    fatherly    sisterly    cordial    heartfelt    warmest    paternal    hearty    tenderest    neighborly   
     
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