Protectively: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
protectively
[ prษหtษktษชvli ]
in a defensive manner
In a way that is intended to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Synonyms
defensively, guardedly, watchfully
Examples of usage
- He stood protectively in front of his younger sister.
- She held the child protectively in her arms.
- The dog barked protectively at the stranger approaching the house.
showing a desire to protect
In a manner that demonstrates a strong desire to safeguard someone or something.
Synonyms
defendingly, safeguardingly, supportively
Examples of usage
- She looked at him protectively, ready to defend him if necessary.
- He spoke protectively of his team, always putting their needs first.
Translations
Translations of the word "protectively" in other languages:
๐ต๐น protetoramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฐเคเฅเคทเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schutzend
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan protektif
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ochronnie
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟ่ญท็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท protectivement
๐ช๐ธ protectoramente
๐น๐ท koruyucu bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณดํธ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ููุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ ochrannฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ochranne
๐จ๐ณ ไฟๆคๆงๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zaลกฤitno
๐ฎ๐ธ verndandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoruyucu ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ protectoramente
Word origin
The word 'protectively' is derived from the verb 'protect', which comes from the Latin word 'protectus', past participle of 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front, defend, protect'. The adverb 'protectively' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe actions or behaviors done in a defensive or safeguarding manner.
See also: overprotective, protect, protectant, protected, protecting, protection, protections, protective, protectiveness, protector, protectors, unprotected.