brotherly

Definition of Brotherly in English :

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

Example Sentences:
'brotherly feelings'
'close fraternal ties'

2. brotherly

(archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Brotherly

adjective

1.

of, resembling, or suitable to a brother, esp in showing loyalty and affection; fraternal

adverb

2.

in a brotherly way; fraternally

adjective

1.

of a brother or brothers

2.

having traits considered typical of brothers; friendly, kind, helpful, etc.

adverb

3. Archaic

as a brother

adj.

Characteristic of or befitting brothers; fraternal.