protective of

Frequency: 8.835.2 per million words

Used to specify who or what is being protected.

protectiveprotective + PREPOSITION

Categories:

of

Examples (10)

  • Lionesses are fiercely protective of their young.
  • He's too jealous and protective of her.
  • Parents are naturally protective of their children's well-being.
  • The country is very protective of its cultural heritage.
  • She became extremely protective of her reputation after the scandal.
  • Our team is fiercely protective of its intellectual property.
  • Even though he's grown, his mother remains very protective of him.
  • The artist was quite protective of his creative process.
  • They are protective of their privacy and prefer not to share personal details.
  • A good leader should be protective of their team's interests.