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sisterly

[sis-ter-lee] / ˈsɪs tər li /
ADJECTIVE
affectionate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caring friendly loving sympathetic warm warmhearted
WEAK
all over attached crazy over dear devoted doting fond huggy kind lovey-dovey mushy nutty about partial soft on tender
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof cold cool uncaring unfeeling unfriendly unsociable
WEAK
antagonistic disliking undemonstrative
ADJECTIVE
responsible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able capable competent conscientious effective efficient loyal rational reliable sensible
WEAK
adult dependable dutiful faithful firm levelheaded qualified self-reliant sober sound stable steadfast steady tried trusty upright
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotent incapable incompetent ineffective inefficient inept irresponsible powerless unable unrealistic unreasonable useless weak
WEAK
excused exempt free immature immune untrustworthy
ADJECTIVE
amative
Synonyms
WEAK
amatory amorous anacreontic ardent brotherly doting enamored erotic fervent fervid impassioned indulgent loving overindulgent tender warm
Antonyms
WEAK
platonic

Example Sentences

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With a final, sisterly eye-roll, Amma sighs: "Oh my gosh, you and your baby!"

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

Two sisters competing in Race Across the World have said taking part in the tough contest has strengthened their sisterly bond.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

Whereas “The Homecoming” was noted for its claustrophobic machismo, here it’s the women who dominate the proceedings, vacillating between sisterly tenderness and bitter recriminations.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Speaking of womanhood and sisterhood, one thing I really loved about the film is Rhea and Lena's sisterly bond.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2023

So Aureliano was still a virgin when Amaranta Úrsula returned to Macondo and gave him a sisterly embrace that left him breathless.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez