Brotherly - English meaning

adjective

Readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.

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His affectionate nature

adjective

Showing feelings of liking or love

Usage examples:

An affectionate kiss, he's an affectionate little boy.

adjective

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

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It was an entirely altruistic act

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Showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself

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I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publ…

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Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

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An amicable settlement of the dispute

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Friendly in attitude, or (of decisions or agreements) achieved with friendly attitudes and without unpleasant argument

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Wagner predicted the whole issue would be resolved in an amicable manner., they stayed together alm…

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Pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation

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His manner was perfectly amicable but i felt uncomfortable., an amicable debate, an amicable agreem…

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Relating to the assistance of those in need.

Usage examples:

He has spent £50,000 on charitable causes

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Showing or motivated by sympathy and generosity

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Kind and not judging people in a negative way

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They are known as a charitable people., she was involved in many charitable organizations., the dis…

adjective

On friendly terms; friendly.

Usage examples:

She's become rather chummy with ted recently

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Friendly

Usage examples:

They're very chummy with their neighbours.

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Friendly in a way that is like a comrade (= someone who you have shared activities or work with, especially difficult or dangerous ones)

Usage examples:

He gave me a comradely slap on the back., he greeted me with a strong, comradely handshake.

adjective

Warm and friendly.

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The atmosphere was cordial and relaxed

noun

A sweet fruit-flavoured drink.

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Wine cups and fruit cordials

adjective

Friendly or pleasant

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A cordial greeting/smile, cordial relations

adjective

Very loving or loyal.

Usage examples:

He was a devoted husband

verb

Give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity).

Usage examples:

I wanted to devote more time to my family

adjective

Extremely loving and loyal

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A devoted fan/husband/mother

adjective

Of or like a brother or brothers.

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His lack of fraternal feeling shocked me

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Relating to brothers, or friendly like brothers

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He’s a member of a fraternal order/organization (= organized group of men).

adjective

Relating to brothers

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Fraternal rivalry

adjective

Kind and pleasant.

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They were friendly to me

noun

A game or match that does not form part of a serious competition.

Usage examples:

England will play two friendlies in sardinia

adjective

Having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you

Usage examples:

They were friendly people., she had a bright, friendly smile., it’s a very friendly city., sometime…

noun

A group of people or things having similar characteristics.

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All kinds of music

adjective

Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.

Usage examples:

She was a good, kind woman

Having a tender and considerate and helpful nature

adverb

In a kind manner.

Usage examples:

‘never mind,’ she said kindly

adjective

Kind, warm-hearted, or gentle.

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He was a quiet, kindly man

adjective

(of a person) having a character that is generous, helpful, and caring about other people

Usage examples:

A kindly man, they treated me kindly.

adjective

Feeling or showing love or great care.

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A loving father

verb

Feel deep affection for (someone).

Usage examples:

He loved his sister dearly

adjective

Providing and showing strong affection or affection and a strong attraction

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A loving home/relationship, he described his work in loving detail., grandma lovingly kissed the ba…

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Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

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Loyal service

adjective

Always giving help and encouragement

Usage examples:

People close to woodruff are fiercely loyal and quick to shower her with superlatives., [ c ] my lo…

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A loyal customer always buys the same product, uses the same store, etc.

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Supermarkets should reward their most loyal customers., loyal to sb/sth our customers remain loyal …

adjective

Having a close, friendly relationship.

Usage examples:

I see you're getting quite pally with carlos

adjective

Friendly

Usage examples:

They've become very pally (with each other)., suddenly she started acting very pally towards me.

adjective

(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and benevolent.

Usage examples:

They receive financial support from philanthropic bodies

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Giving money to help people who are poor or sick, or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society

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He is known for his philanthropic work for children in africa., philanthropic organizations/project…

noun

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister.

Usage examples:

My father has always supported my siblings and me

noun

A brother or sister

Usage examples:

I have four siblings.

adjective

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Usage examples:

She was sympathetic towards staff with family problems

adjective

Showing, esp. by what you say, that you understand and care about someone’s problems or suffering

Usage examples:

He suffers from back trouble too, so he was sympathetic., we are sympathetic to that point of view …