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fraternal vs brotherly

brotherly vs fraternal

fraternal and brotherly both are adjectives.

fraternal is not an adverb while brotherly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fraternal No Yes No No
brotherly No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, fraternal and brotherly are synonyms defined as:
  • fraternal and brotherly: like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
Other synonyms of fraternal include brotherlike.
fraternal (adjective) brotherly (adjective)
(of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
fraternal (adverb) brotherly (adverb)
(archaic as adverb) in a manner characteristic of a brother
Difference between fraternal and brotherly

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