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sisterly

UK
/ˈsɪstəli/
US
/ˈsɪstərli/

Translations

sisterlyadjective
more sisterly
Comp.
most sisterly
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪstəli/
US
/ˈsɪstərli/
sororalLittéraire ; se dit d’une attitude ou d’une affection propre à une sœur.
She gave him a sisterly hug before he left for his trip.
Elle lui a fait une étreinte sororale avant son départ en voyage.
Additional translations
fraternelAu sens d’une affection chaleureuse et bienveillante ; moins précis que « sororal ».
Synonyms
fraternal
nurturing
caring
affectionate
sibling
sisterlyadverb
UK
/ˈsɪstəli/
US
/ˈsɪstɚli/
comme une sœur
She treated the orphan girl sisterly, always looking out for her.
Elle traitait la jeune orpheline comme une sœur, en veillant toujours sur elle.

Definitions

sisterlyadjective
Characteristic of or befitting a sister; showing affection or care typical of a sister.
She gave him a sisterly hug before he left for his trip.
sisterlyadverb
In a manner characteristic of or befitting a sister; with affection and care typical of a sister.
She treated the orphan girl sisterly, always looking out for her.
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