CEFR B1

protectively

adverb

Meaning

In a way that shows a desire to shield someone or something from harm or danger.

Examples

She watched over the sleeping baby protectively.
He held the fragile vase protectively.

Synonyms: safeguardingly, defensively, caringly, watchfully

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protectively (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛktɪvli/

Definition

In a way that shows a desire to shield someone or something from harm or danger.

Examples

She watched over the sleeping baby protectively.
He held the fragile vase protectively.
The guard stood protectively in front of the entrance.

How to Use protectively

protectively over (prepositional phrase): Shielding someone or something from harm while observing them. — "The mother hovered protectively over her sick child."
protectively around (prepositional phrase): Enclosing someone or something in a protective manner. — "She wrapped her arms protectively around her younger sister."

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