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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

brotherly
    adv 1: (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
    adj 1: like or characteristic of or befitting a brother;
           "brotherly feelings"; "close fraternal ties" [syn:
           brotherly, brotherlike, fraternal] [ant:
           sisterlike, sisterly, sororal]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Brotherly \Broth"er*ly\, a.
   Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for
   brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as,
   brotherly love.
   [1913 Webster]

   Syn: Fraternal; kind; affectionate; tender.
        [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Brotherly \Broth"er*ly\, adv.
   Like a brother; affectionately; kindly. "I speak but
   brotherly of him." --Shak.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for Brotherly:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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