Definitions for BROTHERLY
ˈbrʌð ər libroth·er·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. brotherly, brotherlike, fraternaladverb

   like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

   "brotherly feelings"; "close fraternal ties"

2. brotherlyadverb

   (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. brotherlyadverb

   In the manner of a brother, as a brother, as brothers.

2. brotherlyadjective

   Of or characteristic of brothers.

   brotherly love

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Brotherlyadjective

   Natural; such as becomes or beseems a brother.

   Etymology: from brother.

   He was a priest, and looked for a priest’s reward; which was our brotherly love, and the good of our souls and bodies. Francis Bacon.

   Though more our money than our cause,
   Their brotherly assistance draws. John Denham.

   They would not go before the laws, but follow them; obeying their superiours, and embracing one another in brotherly piety and concord. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 33.

2. Brotherlyadverb

   After the manner of a brother; with kindness and affection.

   I speak but brotherly of him; but should I anatomize him to thee as he is, I must blush and weep, and thou look pale and wonder. William Shakespeare, As you like it.

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1. brotherly

   Family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Ideally, families offer predictability, structure, and safety as members mature and learn to participate in the community. Historically, most human societies use family as the primary locus of attachment, nurturance, and socialization.Anthropologists classify most family organizations as matrifocal (a mother and her children), patrifocal (a father and his children), conjugal (a wife, her husband, and children, also called the nuclear family), avuncular (a man, his sister, and her children), or extended (in addition to parents and children, may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins). The field of genealogy aims to trace family lineages through history. The family is also an important economic unit studied in family economics. The word "families" can be used metaphorically to create more inclusive categories such as community, nationhood, and global village.

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1. brotherly

   Brotherly refers to feelings of kinship, affection, or closeness that are characteristic of or suitable to a brother. It generally involves behaviors such as love, empathy, support, encouragement, loyalty, and protection that are typically associated with relationships between brothers. This term can be used even when describing relationships outside the family context, indicating a similar level of intimacy or camaraderie.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Brotherlyadjective

   of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love

2. Brotherlyadverb

   like a brother; affectionately; kindly

Anagrams for BROTHERLY »

1. brothelry

How to pronounce BROTHERLY?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of BROTHERLY in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of BROTHERLY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of BROTHERLY in a Sentence

1. Yvonne Padmos:

   The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was penned to encourage mankind to embrace a brotherly and sisterly bond. However, if our own flesh and blood fail to embody this ideal, how can we expect the world to do so? Perhaps, it is time to rewrite the scenes of the play of life, to redefine the roles of brothers and sisters, and cultivate a society abundant in empathy and compassion.

2. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu:

   We have to abandon sectarian-based policies and place particular emphasis on political dialogue. We need to contribute to resolution of these issues through dialogue. This is what we expect from brotherly Iran.

3. Jeff Minetti:

   This is the city of brotherly love, any and all are welcome.

4. Vygaudas Usackas:

   There has been an awakening emerging within society about the damage that has been caused to the traditionally close, brotherly relations with Ukraine, in parallel, there is also a recognition about the damage that is being caused in terms of relations with the EU, which remains the most important trade and investment partner. Basically, 75 percent of (foreign direct investments) in Russia comes from Europe.

5. Becket Executive Director Montse Alvarado:

   A hearty bah-humbug toast to university officials who make Christian and Jewish students feel like second class citizens at a time that should be full of brotherly love and giving.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=BROTHERLY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brotherly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=BROTHERLY
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotherly
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BROTHERLY