brotherly

adjective

ˈbrə-t͟hər-lē How to pronounce brotherly (audio)
Definition of brotherlynext
as in fraternal
of, relating to, or befitting brothers the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop

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Recent Examples of brotherly In 2023, author Ali Novak, who penned the original My Life with the Walter Boys novel, revealed to Entertainment Weekly how another famous brotherly love triangle inspired her own. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Torn between brotherly love and marital loyalty, Irwin discovers he’s ensnared in forces far beyond his control. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 And in this relationship between him and Robby, it’s packed with all kinds of emotions and turbulence, almost like a brotherly relationship. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026 But that once sweet brotherly bond is now in tatters and has been for several years. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brotherly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherly
fraternal
Adjective
  • Among the establishments that offer video gambling are restaurants, bars, fraternal organizations and a few other venues.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This was fostered largely by organizations such as the Knights of Columbus—a Roman Catholic fraternal organization founded by an Irish American priest—that embraced Italian Catholic immigrants and lobbied Congress for a federal Columbus Day.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fraternal

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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherly. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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