brotherly

(-lē)

adjective

  1. of a brother or brothers
  2. having traits considered typical of brothers; friendly, kind, helpful, etc.

adverb

Archaic as a brother

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See brotherly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Characteristic of or befitting brothers; fraternal.

Related Forms:

  • brothˈer·li·ness noun
  • brothˈer·ly adverb

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