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sisterly Synonyms

Another word for sisterly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a sister; showing warm, supportive, and affectionate care toward another person.

Usage Example

"She offered some comforting, sororal advice before her younger brother left for college."

Strongest
sororal
sisterlike
Strong
affectionate
supportive
caring

Opposites of sisterly

The opposite of sisterly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsisterly
unfriendly
hostile
aloof
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• Nearby Words

sisterhood
sisterlike
sisterliness
sisterly
sit
sitch
sitcom

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sisterly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sisterly
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