Brotherly

Pronunciation: /ˈbrʌðərli/

Definitions of brotherly

adjective showing characteristics of a brother, such as kindness, protectiveness, or supportiveness

Example Sentences

A1 My brotherly love for my siblings is unconditional.

A2 He showed his brotherly concern by helping me fix my bike.

B1 The team worked together in a brotherly manner to achieve their goal.

B2 Their brotherly bond was evident in the way they supported each other through tough times.

C1 The soldiers displayed a brotherly camaraderie that helped them survive the war.

C2 The siblings had a deep brotherly connection that transcended all obstacles.

Examples of brotherly in a Sentence

formal The two business partners had a brotherly bond that helped them navigate through tough decisions together.

informal My brotherly advice to you is to always double-check your work before submitting it.

slang Me and my bro have a brotherly connection that can't be broken.

figurative The team worked together with brotherly love to achieve their goal.

Grammatical Forms of brotherly

• past tense: brothered
• plural: brothers
• comparative: more brotherly
• superlative: most brotherly
• present tense: brothers
• future tense: will brother
• perfect tense: have brothered
• continuous tense: brothering
• singular: brother
• positive degree: brotherly
• infinitive: to brother
• gerund: brothering
• participle: brothered

Origin and Evolution of brotherly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'brotherly' originated from the Old English word 'broþorlic' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'brotherlīkaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the relationship or qualities associated with brothers, the word 'brotherly' has evolved to also convey a sense of camaraderie, friendship, and mutual support among individuals who are not necessarily related by blood.