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protective
01
displaying or having a desire to protect someone or something
Examples
The mother bear was fiercely protective of her cubs, keeping a close watch on them at all times.
02
(of a thing or type of behavior) appropriate for or intended to defend one against damage or harm
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most protective
Comparative
more protective
gradable
Examples
His protective instincts kicked in when he saw the danger, prompting him to shield his loved ones from harm.
03
showing care, concern, or attentiveness toward someone
Examples
She was always protective of her younger siblings.
Lexical Tree
overprotective
protectively
protectiveness
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