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Definition of sisterly adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sisterly

adjective

/ˈsɪstəli/

/ˈsɪstərli/

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typical of or like a sister
- She gave him a sisterly kiss.
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Sisterly is used with these nouns:
love
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