Protectively
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Protectively is an adverb meaning In a protective manner.
Meaning
In a protective manner.
Example Sentences
Her smile froze. Her hands raised protectively, she crouched back. From her throat came a sound of pure terror.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protectingly, protectedly, unprotectively, protensively, guardfully, overprotectively.
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