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Acting is the most brotherly and sisterly profession in the world.
Cyril Cusack

Meaning of "sisterly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SISTERLY

sisterly  [ˈsɪstəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SISTERLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sisterly is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SISTERLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sisterly in the English dictionary

The definition of sisterly in the dictionary is of, resembling, or suitable to a sister, esp in showing kindness and affection.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SISTERLY


asystole
əˈsɪstəlɪ
coastally
ˈkəʊstəlɪ
costally
ˈkɒstəlɪ
diastole
daɪˈæstəlɪ
distally
ˈdɪstəlɪ
easterly
ˈiːstəlɪ
extrasystole
ˌɛkstrəˈsɪstəlɪ
headmasterly
ˌhɛdˈmæstəlɪ
masterly
ˈmɑːstəlɪ
north-northeasterly
ˌnɔːθˌnɔːθˈiːstəlɪ
north-northwesterly
ˌnɔːθˌnɔːθˈwestəlɪ
northeasterly
ˌnɔːθˈiːstəlɪ
northwesterly
ˌnɔːθˈwɛstəlɪ
postally
ˈpəʊstəlɪ
sinisterly
ˈsɪnɪstəlɪ
southeasterly
ˌsaʊθˈiːstəlɪ
southwesterly
ˌsaʊθˈwɛstəlɪ
systole
ˈsɪstəlɪ
unsisterly
ʌnˈsɪstəlɪ
westerly
ˈwɛstəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SISTERLY

sissiness
Sissinghurst Castle
sissoo
sissy
sissyish
sissyness
sist
sister
sister school
sister-in-law
sisterhood
sisterless
sisterlike
sisterliness
sisters-in-law
Sistine
Sistine Chapel
sistra
sistroid
sistrum

WORDS THAT END LIKE SISTERLY

biquarterly
bitterly
clouterly
daughterly
elderly
formerly
latterly
northerly
overly
painterly
porterly
properly
quarterly
schoolmasterly
souterly
spinsterly
utterly
whoremasterly
winterly
writerly

Synonyms and antonyms of sisterly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sisterly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SISTERLY

Find out the translation of sisterly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sisterly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sisterly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

姐妹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sisterly
570 millions of speakers

English

sisterly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रेमपूर्ण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشقيقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сестринская
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fraternal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্নেহময়ী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fraternel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kakak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schwesterlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

姉妹の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자매
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sedhela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

của chị em
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சகோதரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बहिणीने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kardeşçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fraterno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

siostrzana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сестринська
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

surori
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sisterly
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

susterlike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sisterly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

søsterlig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sisterly

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SISTERLY»

The term «sisterly» is regularly used and occupies the 76.793 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SISTERLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sisterly

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QUOTES WITH «SISTERLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sisterly.
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Cyril Cusack
Acting is the most brotherly and sisterly profession in the world.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SISTERLY»

Discover the use of sisterly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sisterly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sisterfriends: Portraits of Sisterly Love
A collection of inspirational essays combines with stunning photographs to celebrate the role and implications of sisterhood friendship among African-American women, both famous and unsung.
‎2001
2
City of Sisterly and Brotherly Loves: Lesbian and Gay ...
After Rizzo won the election, Getting It Together offered "condolences" on the " passing of the late Metropolis of Sisterly and Brotherly Love.''" HALs second legislative goal was state sodomy law reform. In April 1971, HAL leaders testified  ...
Marc Stein, 2004
3
A Sisterly Regard
Two sisters, one Season.
Judith B. Glad, 2007
4
Juicy Tomatoes: Plain Truths, Dumb Lies, and Sisterly Advice ...
A raucous romp through the second half century, this collection offers advice on hot flashes, children, sex, denial, and those funny things on your neck, from dozens of women from the author's generation and older whose humor, savvy, and ...
Susan Swartz, 2000
5
True Stories about Sisters: A tribute to sisterly devotion
The three stories in True Stories about Sisters celebrate the special relationship that only sisters share.
Colleen Sell, 2012
6
Sisterly Deception
This story is unfortunately common, but as it unfolds we identify the unethical methods used by Evilena (the Snake) and Wicee (The Bear) to accomplish their ploy of absconding with hundreds of thousands of dollars, reflect on the loss of ...
Joseph Pitt, 2008
7
A Little Sisterly Advice
However, following her sister?s rules proves harder than Julia imagines.Join Julia as she navigates the uncharted waters of college, dating, and life. It?s a blundering journey that all starts with a little sisterly advice.
Jennifer Stewart Griffith, 2006
8
Feminist Time Against Nation Time: Gender, Politics, and the ...
By feminine time I mean something related to but different from Julia Kristeva's concept in her classic essay "Women's Time" discussed below, namely a "sisterly " time that works horizontally rather than either hierarchically or cyclically. In what  ...
Victoria Hesford, Lisa Diedrich, 2009
9
The Portable Sister: Sisterly Advice to Go
When you¿re far from home, family is the first thing you yearn for. This Little Book provides sisterly wisdom and advice and includes a suitcase charm on a ribbon.
Maureen Ann Flaherty, 2003
10
Our Sister Editors: Sarah J. Hale and the Tradition of ...
The flexibility of the sisterly editorial voice is further demonstrated by its use within the Woman's Era, the African American women's club journal edited by Josephine St. Pierre Ruffm and her daughter, Florida Ruffin Ridley. Ruffin and Ridley, as ...
Patricia Okker, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SISTERLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sisterly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sisterly love: Caledonia twins celebrate transplant anniversary
Sarah Bohl, left, and her twin sister, Amanda Bohl, pose for a photo. Sarah donated one of her kidneys to her sister after they learned Amanda had kidney ... «Journal Times, Jul 15»
2
Women's group wants to lend a sisterly hand
A group of middle aged women going by the name “Our Sisters, Our Lives” from Tlokweng village in the Moses Kotane municipality has embarked on a mission ... «The New Age Online, Jul 15»
3
Perfect picture of sisterly love as little girl with Down's Syndrome …
This perfect picture of sisterly love has touched the hearts of thousands of people around the world. The snap of Hollie Evans cradling and kissing her ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Sisterly love: Little girl with Down's Syndrome cradles baby sibling
A mother shared a heartwarming photo of her daughter kissing her little sister in the bath – and it was soon liked by hundreds of thousands of people on ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
5
Kim and Khloe Kardashian rock two VERY different styles on a …
Kim and Khloe Kardashian rock two VERY different styles on a sisterly day out. 10:10, 2 July 2015; By Edward Roberts. The two siblings were showcasing their ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Travie McCoy on 'Brotherly-Sisterly Vibes' With Sia, New Album(s …
We have this brotherly-sisterly vibe going on," McCoy tells ETonline. "Once I heard the hook, I kinda knew where I wanted to go lyrically and I wrote it in about 45 ... «Entertainment Tonight, Jun 15»
7
Sisterly Love: Brynlee Lindsey jeopardizing own shot at state title for …
Hailey Lindsey ropes a calf as Brynlee Lindsey watches as they practice late at their home, June 1, 2015, in Ogden. Tom Smart, Deseret News. Summary. «Deseret News, Jun 15»
8
Sisterly love caught on camera in the most perfect way - is this the …
This perfect image of sisterly love could be the cutest thing on the whole of the Internet. Taken by photographer Jo Rutherford, it almost brings a tear to your eye ... «mirror.co.uk, May 15»
9
Sisterly Perspective
Butte High School art student Jenna Hanley explains a forced-perspective photograph she made of her sister Amber apparently balancing the "Mr. Lucky" sign in ... «Montana Standard, May 15»
10
Sisterly love powers Blazers' pitcher-catcher tandem
This sisterly bond is nothing new for Blair softball. The Blazers have had siblings on the team before, but Coach Hoelman said he's never had sisters in such key ... «W*USA 9, Apr 15»

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