fraternal [fruh-tur-nl] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
fraternal [fruh-tur-nl]
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: brotherly
Synonyms: congenial, friendly, intimate, kind
Notes: sororal is the female equivalent of fraternal
Antonyms: sisterly
Main Entry: brotherly
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: friendly
Synonyms: affectionate, altruistic, amicable, benevolent, charitable, compassionate, comprehending, comradely, cordial, disinterested, forgiving, fraternal, generous, humane, intimate, kindly, neighborly, personal, philanthropic, selfless, solicitous, sympathetic, tender, understanding
Antonyms: antagonistic, sisterly, sororal, uncompanionable, uncompassionate, unfriendly, unneighborly
Example Sentences
  • Then came social changes to dull the appeal of fraternal organizations.
  • Lobstermen form a fraternal order of their own, and lobster wars between rival communities of fishermen often erupt.
  • If they did they would no longer be fraternal organizations.
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