Fraternal and Friendly

Fraternal

Fraternal adjective - Of, relating to, or befitting brothers.
Usage example: there was a fraternal bond between the two boys all throughout their school years
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Friendly and fraternal are semantically related in brotherly topic. In some cases you can use "Friendly" instead an adjective "Fraternal".

Friendly

Friendly adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Usage example: as a friendly gesture, we presented our new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies

Fraternal and friendly are semantically related in amiable topic. You can use "Fraternal" instead an adjective "Friendly".

Nearby Words: friend, friendliness, friendship
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