protectively

English

Etymology

From protective +‎ -ly.

Adverb

protectively (comparative more protectively, superlative most protectively)

  1. In a protective manner.
    • 1983, Terry Pratchett, The Colour of Magic, published 2022, page 122:
      Her smile froze. Her hands raised protectively, she crouched back. From her throat came a sound of pure terror.

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