brotherly
/'brʌðəli/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Characteristic of or befitting a brother: Having the qualities of kindness, loyalty, affection, and support typically associated with a brother.
- Showing camaraderie and affection: Demonstrating a close, supportive, and affectionate bond similar to that between brothers, often extending to friends or comrades.
Adverb (Archaic):
- In a brotherly manner: Acting with the kindness, affection, or loyalty characteristic of a brother.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- He gave me some brotherly advice when I was feeling lost.
- There was a strong, brotherly bond among the members of the team.
- She appreciated his brotherly concern for her well-being.
Adverb (Archaic):
- The knights swore to defend each other brotherly. (Note: In modern usage, "in a brotherly way/manner" is preferred.)
Advanced Usage
- "Brotherly love": A specific phrase denoting the affectionate, loyal, and selfless love characteristic of the bond between brothers, often extended to mean a deep, non-romantic love between friends or within a community.
- The community was built on a foundation of brotherly love and mutual respect.
Variants and Related Words
Brotherliness (noun): The quality of being brotherly.
- His brotherliness made him a trusted friend to many.
Fraternal (adjective): A more formal synonym often used in organizational contexts (e.g., fraternal order). It shares the core meaning of "brotherly."
- They belong to a fraternal society dedicated to charitable work.
Synonyms
- Fraternal
- Affectionate
- Comradely
- Supportive
Antonyms
- Hostile
- Unfriendly
- Antagonistic
Related Phrases
- Brotherly love: As defined in 'Advanced Usage'.
- Like a brother: Behaving with the loyalty and familiarity of a sibling.
- He treated her like a brother, always protective and honest.
Adjective
- like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
- brotherly feelings
- close fraternal ties
Adverb
- (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner