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brotherly

[bruhth-er-lee] / ˈbrʌð ər li /
ADJECTIVE
friendly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate amicable cordial fraternal neighborly selfless
WEAK
altruistic benevolent charitable compassionate comprehending comradely disinterested forgiving generous humane intimate kindly personal philanthropic solicitous sympathetic tender understanding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool hostile unfriendly unsociable
WEAK
antagonistic sisterly sororal uncompanionable uncompassionate unneighborly

Example Sentences

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“That brotherly love relationship did not reflect itself on the political side,” said Rice University’s Pacheco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Will Savage's brotherly bond with Rob survive the ride?

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Because they’d done so much to bring the audience together, you couldn’t help by the end of the concert to long for a glimpse of a little brotherly love between the Gallaghers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

In a statement the ministry said that "we cannot remain unresponsive to what is happening in brotherly Serbia."

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

"That's right, I was hired. Things have been so brotherly I had forgotten my place. But what if I wish to express an idea?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison