| word | protective |
|---|---|
| definition | adjective Protective means designed or intended to protect something or someone from harm . Protective gloves reduce the absorption of chemicals through the skin. Protective measures are necessary if the city's monuments are to be preserved. If someone is protective towards you, they look after you and show a strong desire to keep you safe . He is very protective towards his mother. Glynis was beside her, putting a protective arm around her shoulders. Simon drove me to the airport and protectively told me to look after myself. What she felt now was protectiveness towards her brothers, her sister and her new baby. |
| inflections | protectivelyprotectiveness |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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