brotherlike
Like a sibling
Brotherlike describes qualities associated with a brother—protective, familiar, affectionate in a non-romantic way.
The word suggests the easy intimacy of siblings: He gave her a brotherlike pat on the shoulder.
Often used to characterize relationships between people who aren't actually related but share that bond.
Goodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
affinity · closeness · kinship · companionship · unity · devotion · allegiance · comradeship
Carefully attentive, observant
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- caretakerOne who maintains property
shielding · safeguarding · looking out for · supportive · sheltering · paternal · keeper · champion
Giving confidence or hope
- helpfulGiving useful aid
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- understandingMental comprehension of something
sympathetic · dependable · reassuring · steadfast · uplifting · empathetic · selfless · generous
Relationship between children of same parents
- kinfolkFamily members collectively
- familyRelated people together
- relativesThose connected by blood
- clanRelated group sharing ancestry
bloodline · lineage · ancestry · heritage · kindred · consanguinity · genealogy · tribe
Affectionate and sympathetic
devoted · nurturing · compassionate · kindhearted · gentle · doting · adoring · endearing
Warmly familiar, informal
- companionableFriendly and agreeable
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
sociable · palsy-walsy · buddy-buddy · neighborly · congenial · hospitable · welcoming · easygoing
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
rapport · affinity · closeness · kinship · companionship · unity · devotion · allegiance · comradeship · trust
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
caretaker · shielding · safeguarding · looking out for · supportive · sheltering · paternal · keeper · champion · custodian
encouraging
Giving confidence or hope
- helpfulGiving useful aid
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
understanding · sympathetic · dependable · reassuring · steadfast · uplifting · empathetic · selfless · generous · altruistic
siblinghood
Relationship between children of same parents
clan · bloodline · lineage · ancestry · heritage · kindred · consanguinity · genealogy · tribe · nephew
warmhearted
Affectionate and sympathetic
fond · devoted · nurturing · compassionate · kindhearted · gentle · doting · adoring · endearing · sentimental
chummy
Warmly familiar, informal
- companionableFriendly and agreeable
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
genial · sociable · palsy-walsy · buddy-buddy · neighborly · congenial · hospitable · welcoming · easygoing · familiar
brotherlikeromantic
Conducive to love
amorous · erotic · passionate · flirtatious · sexual
brotherlikeunbrotherly
Lacking sibling affection
hostile · cold · distant · indifferent · aloof