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brotherly

Syllabification: (broth·er·ly)
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Definition of brotherly

adjective

  • typical of how brothers behave toward each other; fraternal:he and I had such a brotherly bond
  • showing affection and concern; affectionate:you could feel the warmth and the brotherly kindness

Derivatives

brotherliness

noun

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