Definition of BROTHERLY

brotherly

Meanings

Adjective

  • like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
    • "brotherly feelings"

Adverb

  • (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner

Adj

  • Of or characteristic of brothers.

Adv

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

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English brotherly, from Old English brōþorlīċ, from Proto-Germanic *brōþurlīkaz, equivalent to brother + -ly (adjectival suffix). Cognate with Dutch broederlijk (“brotherly”), German brüderlich (“brotherly”), Swedish broderlig (“brotherly”).

Antonyms

sisterly

Scrabble Score: 17

brotherly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
brotherly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
brotherly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

brotherly is a valid Words With Friends word