Dictionary Entry

sisterly

Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/ˈsɪstəli/Used In Literature ↓

Of or characteristic of sisters.

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Common Phrases

affection sisterlylove sisterly. sisterlykiss sisterlydevotion sisterlysolidarity sisterly

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Poetry examples for “sisterly”

Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.

Ah! who shall say she deems not loveliest
The hour of sisterly sweet hand-in-hand?

From tliose kind eyes, — the very home and haunt
Of sisterly affection. Can I want
Aught else, aught nearer heaven, than such tears!