Meaning of sisterly in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   sisterly

   Definitions

   1. like or characteristic of or befitting a sister

   Examples

   • « sisterly kindness »
   • « sororal concern »

   Antonyms

   • brotherly
   • brotherlike
   • fraternal

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• sisterlike
• sisterhood
• sister-in-law
• sister
• sisterly
• sistership
• sister ship
• Sistrurus
• Sistrurus catenatus