Sisterly

Word SISTERLY
Character 8
Hyphenation sis ter ly
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Sisterly"

What do we mean by sisterly?

Of, characteristic of, or befitting sisters or a sister. adjective

As a sister. adverb

Pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a sister.

Like a sister; becoming a sister, affectionate adjective

Pertaining to a sister or sisters. adjective

In the manner of a sister, behaving as one would expect of a sister; as a sister, as sisters. adverb

Like or characteristic of or befitting a sister adjective

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word sisterly. Define sisterly, sisterly synonyms, sisterly pronunciation, sisterly translation, English dictionary definition of sisterly.

A friend who displays affection and kindness in a way your own sister would if she really cared about anyone but herself. Urban Dictionary

The 'love' between two sisters. Normally sarcastic- Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Sisterly

The word "sisterly" in example sentences

But there was nothing "sisterly" about the message, which urged Sor Juana to giveup writing and devote herself entirely to religion. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As a subordinated sex-class, women on The Farm could have brought forth the Mighty Mouse response Stephen desired only if they had forged a more thoroughgoing feminist consciousness, the kind of sisterly, but oppositional solidarity that enabled women at Black Bear Ranch to, in the words of one male resident there, "bust the male work ethic" and negotiate a more equitable sexual division of labor. ❋ Unknown (2007)

However, my younger sister is 18 years younger than me and I hope that when she's slightly older we'll have the kind of sisterly relationship described above. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And many of us heard that as more than a mere admission — it is a kind of sisterly bonding which often takes the form when said by others of “I hate math.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

There ought to be some kind of sisterly solidarity. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I think you've begun to feel a kind of sisterly affection for Peter and would like to help him, just as much as I would. ❋ Frank, Anne, 1929-1945 (1991)

The arm was only for support and to prevent her from stumbling, but it looked as if it had been placed there from kindness and a kind of sisterly regard. ❋ Rendell, Ruth, 1930- (1970)

That makes her grin a little, and she pats my hand kind of sisterly like. ❋ Sewell Ford (1907)

He had gone off to the school tea-drinking, escorting his sister and sister-in-law, and another lady, whose eyes brightened with most "sisterly" joy whenever she glanced at her old playfellow. ❋ Unknown (1897)

Ingrid seems quite close to Marina, but is that some kind of sisterly affection or is it lesbian? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Lately, a new kind of sisterly love seems to be in the air. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Same-sex lovin 'between gals is "a new kind of sisterly love" and fashionable? ❋ Unknown (2009)

The piece starts out talking of the "new kind of sisterly love" that is "in the air," ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Jay] was being super sisterly by supporting my [decision] to get [an abortion]. ❋ SBRstar (2013)

Y: [Yup], my sister told me to [jump off a cliff] today.. N: Just 'sisterly [love']. ❋ Sillie-Tits (2018)

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