brotherly
adjective
of, like, or befitting a brother; affectionate and loyal; fraternal.
brotherliness
-
a word derived from
brotherly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We condemn the excessive materialism of the West. We deplore the loss of solidarity and brotherliness, the decay of morals and the daily violations of human dignity,” he replied.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2022
Buhari said recently: “Elections should not be a declaration of war; rather cement our brotherliness and nationhood.”
From The Guardian ● Dec. 4, 2018
This way of living leads in time to a loss of jobs and temporary decline in brotherliness.
From Time Magazine Archive
He refilled her water canteen, pointed her in the direction of the path, and told her again to be careful, eyes full of brotherliness.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
In these pages and throughout our organization we have made it obligatory upon our scouts that they cultivate courage, loyalty, patriotism, brotherliness, self-control, courtesy, kindness to animals, usefulness, cheerfulness, cleanliness, thrift, purity and honor.
From Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America
