sisterlike

As a sister

Sisterlike describes behavior, affection, or qualities resembling those of a sister—warm, familiar, protective, or companionable without romantic overtones: They developed a sisterlike bond over the years.

The word often characterizes close female friendships or the caring dynamic between women who aren't actually siblings.

supportive

encouraging

Giving confidence or hope

understandingMental comprehension of something
reliableConsistently performing as expected
trustworthyWorthy of confidence

confidante · listener · solidarity · backer · cheerleader · advisor · dependable · steadfast · ally · reassuring

affectionate

warm

Moderately heated, or friendly

lovingFeeling deep affection
tenderSoft or sore
fondHaving tender affection

devoted · sweet · gentle · kindhearted · endearing · doting · close · intimate · heartfelt · cherishing

nurturing

caring

Showing kind concern

maternalOf or like mothers
tendernessGentle, caring quality
caregivingAttending to dependents

gentleness · comforting · fostering · guidance · mentoring · patience · encouragement · nourishment · consoling · reassurance

familial

sibling

Brother or sister

kinshipState of being related
bondBinding tie or connection
fraternalOf sibling bonds

bloodline · relatives · clan · lineage · heritage · ancestry · genealogy · household · consanguinity · tribe

protective

guardian

Protective caretaker of another

watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
vigilantKeenly aware of danger
defenderOne who guards another

caretaker · safeguarding · shielding · keeper · custodian · champion · advocate · escort · preserving · rescuer

Opposites

sibling gender relation

sisterlikebrotherlike

Resembling a male sibling

brotherly · fraternal

presence of sisterly qualities

sisterlikeunsisterly

Unkind to a sister

cold · distant · unaffectionate · aloof · indifferent

relational warmth and intimacy

sisterlikecold

Low temperature state

distant · unaffectionate · hostile · indifferent · aloof

Family

sisterliness

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G