brotherly

Definitions of brotherly
  1. adjective
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
    “brotherly feelings”
    synonyms: brotherlike, fraternal
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    antonyms:
    sisterly
    like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
  2. adverb
    (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
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