Possessively
Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛsɪvli/
Possessively (adv)
- in a way that shows strong ownership, as if something belongs only to you
- in a way that tries to control someone or something because you feel you have the right to
- in grammar, in a way that shows that one thing belongs to a person or group
Possessively (adverb)
Examples
- She held the bag possessively, as if it belonged only to her.
- He kept the keys possessively, refusing to share them.