fraternally
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6.1
- adverb
- /ˈfrætərnəli/
- "Fraternally, Eli Strauss."
Examples
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A Waffen SS man occasionally corrects the little girl's drift; fraternally, it seems, nudging her gently back in line with the barrel of his rifle.
Fiction book (1993) -
They greeted each other fraternally, sharing a laugh and a friendly hug.
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She slapped me on the back fraternally and sauntered off.
Fiction book (1993) -
Considerate, tender—erotically, fraternally, and filially passionate—it was only the precious marble from Carrara that responded to him.
Fiction book (1995) -
It was informal, chummy, insiderish in an outsiderish kind of way, ragged around the edges, good-humored, and fraternally partisan.
Blog text (2) -
Richard and Javi walked to the restaurant, arms fraternally around each other.
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After the game, he patted me on the back fraternally to show his support.
Synonyms
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4.0
In a warm, friendly way
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5.8
To act in a friendly, caring way without romantic or sexual feelings
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3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
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6.0
In a friendly, cooperative way with other people at work
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Etymology
The word fraternally comes from the Latin root frater, which means 'brother', and you can see the same root in fraternity, meaning a group of brothers or close friends. So to act fraternally is to behave in a brotherly, friendly way toward others.