brotherly
pronunciation
How to pronounce brotherly in British English:
UK [ˈbrʌðəli]
How to pronounce brotherly in American English:
US [ˈbrʌðərli]
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- Adjective:
- like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
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- Adverb:
- (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
Word Origin
- brotherly (adj.)
- Old English broðorlic; see brother + -ly (1).
Example
- 1. Brotherly love , massive aid and no questions asked
- 2. They have brotherly relatio .
- 3. There is a brotherly affection among us .
- 4. Philadelphia , a city whose name means brotherly love , is still one of america 's most violent .
- 5. The older boy gave the newcomer some brotherly advice .