BROTHERLY

brotherly, brotherlike, fraternal

(adjective) like or characteristic of or befitting a brother; “brotherly feelings”; “close fraternal ties”

brotherly

(adverb) (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

brotherly (comparative more brotherly, superlative most brotherly)

Of or characteristic of brothers.

Adverb

brotherly

In the manner of a brother, as a brother, as brothers.

Anagrams

• brothelry

Source: Wiktionary


Broth"er*ly, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.

Syn.

– Fraternal; kind; affectionate; tender.

Broth"er*ly, adv.

Definition: Like a brother; affectionately; kindly. "I speak but brotherly of him." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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