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brotherly Definition

broth·erly (-lē)

adjective

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

adverb

Archaic as a brother

brotherly Related Forms

broth′·er·li·ness noun

brotherly Synonyms

brotherly

modif.

fraternal, solicitous, charitable, kindly, selfless, devoted, loyal, affectionate, fond, caring, loving, compassionate, humane, sympathetic, personal, tender, benevolent, forgiving, comradely; see also friendly 1, kind, loving.

Antonyms unfriendly*, hostile*, aloof.

brotherly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • kindness: And then he says to godliness, verse 7, add brotherly kindness.
  • affection: From childhood their lives had been marked by the strongest brotherly affection.
  • love: There was no arguing the matter with her for either brotherly love or the King's coin.
  • bond: Mick and Aston's shared smiles suggests a brotherly bond that Davies has failed to see.
  • relation: The ties between Syria and Lebanon were ties of brotherly relations, based on the wishes of the Lebanese people.
  • union: Or Philbert; even in our fighting, there was a feeling of brotherly union.

Modifying Another Word

very: In my view my bishop did protect the gospel and he also protected an established pentecostal church too, which is very brotherly.