sisterly
pronunciation
How to pronounce sisterly in British English:
UK [ˈsɪstəli]
How to pronounce sisterly in American English:
US [ˈsɪstərli]
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- Adjective:
- like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
Word Origin
- sisterly (adj.)
- 1560s, from sister + -ly (1). Related: Sisterliness.
Example
- 1. Well , what could be more sisterly than that ?
- 2. She gave him a sisterly kiss .
- 3. Her bright eyes are full of sisterly affection when she speaks to him .
- 4. L felt quite sisterly towards him , but I couldn 't marry him .
- 5. I had no nice sisterly feelings at all .