Brotherly Love

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈbrʌðərli lʌv/

Definitions of brotherly love

noun a strong feeling of affection and loyalty between brothers

Example Sentences

A1 Brotherly love is important in a family.

A2 Siblings often show brotherly love by helping each other.

B1 Growing up together can strengthen brotherly love between brothers.

B2 Brotherly love can be seen in the way siblings support each other through tough times.

C1 The bond of brotherly love between the two brothers was unbreakable.

C2 Their brotherly love was evident in the way they always looked out for each other.

Examples of brotherly love in a Sentence

formal The siblings displayed a strong sense of brotherly love towards each other.

informal We always show our brotherly love by teasing each other constantly.

slang Me and my bro have that unbreakable brotherly love.

figurative In times of hardship, their brotherly love acted as a guiding light.

Grammatical Forms of brotherly love

past tense

loved

plural

brotherly loves

comparative

more brotherly

superlative

most brotherly

present tense

love

future tense

will love

perfect tense

have loved

continuous tense

is loving

singular

brotherly love

positive degree

brotherly love

infinitive

to love

gerund

loving

participle

loving

Origin and Evolution of brotherly love

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The concept of brotherly love has roots in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the teachings of Aristotle and other philosophers who emphasized the importance of friendship and camaraderie among individuals.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'brotherly love' has come to represent not just the bond between biological brothers, but also a broader sense of compassion, empathy, and goodwill towards others, regardless of familial ties.