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sisterly
/ ˈɪəɪ /
adjective
of, resembling, or suitable to a sister, esp in showing kindness and affection
Other Word Forms
- sisterliness noun
- unsisterly adjective
- ˈٱԱ noun
Example Sentences
Two sisters competing in Race Across the World have said taking part in the tough contest has strengthened their sisterly bond.
"It was incredibly difficult to let her do that for me," she says, "it's a huge act of sisterly love."
Their support feels like the sisterly relationship I write about not having so much throughout the book.
But, as the years went on, showbusiness seemed to be overshadowed for Linda and her siblings by a personal and family life marked by turmoil, tragedy and the breakdown of sisterly bonds.
Hollywood has told this story before, it can be fairly said, and Kapadia channels those pleasures of sisterly solidarity and getting your groove back while also adding a subtle layer of spiritual awakening.
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When To Use
Sisterly is an adjective that most commonly means like a sister. It’s especially used in a positive way to describe someone as being loyal, supportive, and protective—like a good sister who loves and cares about you.Describing someone as sisterly sometimes implies that they’re like an older sister who can give good advice.Sisterly is most often used to describe sisters themselves and the sisterly things they do, but it can be applied to someone who’s not a sister, as in I don’t have a sister, but I always rely on Jane for sisterly support. Sisterly can also be used as an adverb meaning in the manner of a sister.Sisterly is one of many similar terms based on family relations, including brotherly, motherly, fatherly, grandmotherly, and grandfatherly.Example: I’m lucky that my sisters and I have always shared a sisterly affection—we all support each other.
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