adjective#6,883 by frequency
protective
/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/
Serving or intended to protect; Wishing to protect; defensive of somebody or something
- comparative
- more protective
- superlative
- most protective
Meanings
- 1
Serving or intended to protect
Tom took off his protective glasses.
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Tom was very protective of her.
Tatoeba · Hybrid · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
Wishing to protect; defensive of somebody or something