brotherly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
    brotherlike; fraternal.
    • brotherly feelings
    • close fraternal ties
  2. adverb (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner

WordNet

Broth"er*ly adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming to brothers; kind; affectionate; as, brotherly love. Syn. -- Fraternal; kind; affectionate; tender.
Broth"er*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. Like a brother; affectionately; kindly. "I speak but brotherly of him." Shak.

Webster 1913