SISTERLY

sisterly, sisterlike, sororal

(adjective) like or characteristic of or befitting a sister; “sisterly kindness”; “sororal concern”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

sisterly (comparative more sisterly, superlative most sisterly)

Of or characteristic of sisters.

Adverb

sisterly (comparative more sisterly, superlative most sisterly)

In the manner of a sister, behaving as one would expect of a sister; as a sister, as sisters.

Anagrams

• styliser

Source: Wiktionary


Sis"ter*ly, a.

Definition: Like a sister; becoming a sister, affectionate; as, sisterly kindness; sisterly remorse. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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