ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Possessively

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Possessively is an adverb meaning In a possessive manner.

Meaning

In a possessive manner.

Example Sentences

“Besides,” she says, looking possessively at her class of Chinese youngsters, “can you imagine these children going to an ordinary school?”

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include possessingly, self-possessedly, dispossessively, egotistically, obsessionally, obsessively.

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