Definition of brotherly Brotherly

/bɹʌˈðɚli/ - [brutherlee] - broth•er•ly

We found 7 definitions of brotherly from 4 different sources.

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What does brotherly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

brotherly, brotherlier, brotherliest

brotherly - like or characteristic of or befitting a brother; "brotherly feelings"; "close fraternal ties"
  brotherlike, fraternal

Adverb

brotherly - (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
  archaicism, archaism the use of an archaic expression
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • brotherly (Adverb)
    In the manner of a brother, as a brother, as brothers.
  • brotherly (Adjective)
    Of or characteristic of brothers.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • brotherly (a.)
    Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.
  • brotherly (adv.)
    Like a brother; affectionately; kindly.

Part of speech

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  • brotherly, adjective, not comparable.
  • brotherly, adverb.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

brotherly in sign language
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