different between brotherly vs loving
brotherly
English
Etymology
From Middle English brotherly, from Old English br?þorl??, from Proto-Germanic *br?þ?rl?kaz, equivalent to brother +? -ly. Cognate with Dutch broederlijk (“brotherly”), German brüderlich (“brotherly”), Swedish broderlig (“brotherly”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?b??ð.?.li/
- (US) IPA(key): /?b??ð.?.li/
Adjective
brotherly (comparative more brotherly, superlative most brotherly)
- Of or characteristic of brothers.
- brotherly love
Derived terms
- brotherliness
Related terms
- brother
- brotherhood
Translations
Adverb
brotherly
- In the manner of a brother, as a brother, as brothers.
Anagrams
- brothelry
Middle English
Alternative forms
- brothyrly, brothirly
Etymology
From Old English br?þorl??, from Proto-Germanic *br?þ?rl?kaz; equivalent to brother +? -ly. The adverb was derived from the adjective in the Middle English period.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?bro?ð?rli?/
Adjective
brotherly (rare)
- Of or relating to brothers or siblings.
- Cheerful, jovial; like friends.
Descendants
- English: brotherly
References
- “br???therl?, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-02-21.
Adverb
brotherly
- In a brotherly way; in a way like a brother.
Descendants
- English: brotherly
References
- “br???therl?, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-02-21.
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loving
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?l?v??/
- Rhymes: -?v??
Noun
loving (usually uncountable, plural lovings)
- The action of the verb to love.
- all natural lovings and longings
Adjective
loving (comparative lovinger or more loving, superlative lovingest or most loving)
- Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
- his loving wife
Synonyms
- adoring
- affectionate
- See also Thesaurus:affectionate
Derived terms
- lovingly
Translations
Verb
loving
- present participle of love
Anagrams
- voling
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- what loving yourself means
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