protectively adverb /prəˈtektɪvli/ /prəˈtektɪvli/ in a way that is intended to protect or that shows a wish to protect somebody/something.

By way of protection; in a protective manner. Examples: “He rubbed her hand protectingly, her mouselike hand in its fur-lined glove.” “But she clasped the boy ...

protect meaning, definition, what is protect: to keep someone or ... protected ≠ unprotected protective protectionist (verb) protect (adverb) protectively.

in a way that gives protection or shows that you want to protect someone from criticism, hurt, danger, etc. : He put an arm around her shoulder protectively ...

The earliest known use of the adverb protectively is in the 1830s. OED's earliest evidence for protectively is from 1839, in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine.

The adjective form of protection is protective. The adverb form of protection is protectively. flag flag Suggest Corrections

Protecting definition: providing protection or shelter.. See examples of PROTECTING used in a sentence.

23 окт. 2024 г. · The meaning of PROTECT is to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard. How to use protect in a sentence. Synonyms of protect · Defend · Guard

having or showing a wish to protect someone or something protective (toward somebody/something) She had been fiercely protective toward him as a teenager.