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Dictionary: broth·er·ly   (brŭTH'ər-lē) pronunciation
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adj.
Characteristic of or befitting brothers; fraternal.

brotherliness broth'er·li·ness n.
brotherly broth'er·ly adv.

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adj

Definition: kind, friendly
Antonyms: sisterly

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  Synonyms: brotherlike, fraternal
  Antonym: sisterly (meaning #1)

The adverb brotherly has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
  Derived from adjective: brotherly (meaning #1)

 
 
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