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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Brotherly

/brŭth'-ẽrl-ē/ · Broth·er·ly · IPA /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/
01 a. Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.
  1. 1.
    Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love.
Syn. Fraternal; kind; affectionate; tender.
02 adv. Like a brother; affectionately; kindly.
  1. 1.
    Like a brother; affectionately; kindly.