protectively

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Adverbial protectively has 1 sense

protectively, giving protection, offering protection - in a protective manner; "he bent protectively over the woman"
Derived from adjective protective₂

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Term: protectively

Description:

Protectively, as an adverb, refers to the action of safeguarding or defending someone or something from potential harm or danger.

Sample sentences:

1. She held her newborn baby protectively in her arms.

2. The security guard stood protectively in front of the valuable artwork.

3. The hiker wore a wide-brimmed hat to protectively shield her face from the scorching sun.

4. The mother lion roared protectively, warning the approaching predator to stay away from her cubs.

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