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sisterly

UK
/ˈsɪstəli/
US
/ˈsɪstərli/

Translations

sisterlyadjective
more sisterly
Comp.
most sisterly
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪstəli/
US
/ˈsɪstərli/
She gave him a sisterly hug.
Она обняла его по-сестрински.
Synonyms
sibling
fraternal
affectionate
caring
nurturing
sisterlyadverb
UK
/ˈsɪstəli/
US
/ˈsɪstɚli/
She smiled sisterly at her younger brother.
Она по-сестрински улыбнулась своему младшему брату.

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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