possessively

• Adverb, das ein Verhalten beschreibt, das von starkem Kontroll- oder Besitzanspruch gegenüber einer Person oder Sache geprägt ist, oft in Beziehungen oder in Bezug auf Eigentum. Es drückt Eifersucht, Besitzergreifung oder die Weigerung zu teilen aus.

An adverb describing behavior characterized by a strong desire to control or dominate someone or something, often in relationships or ownership contexts. It indicates acting in a manner that shows jealousy, protectiveness, or an unwillingness to share.

1. In a possessive mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that shows a desire to control or dominate someone or something, often out of jealousy or a sense of ownership.

   Besitzergreifend

   • He held her hand possessively, not letting anyone else near.
   • She spoke about her ideas possessively, refusing to share credit.
   • The dog guarded its toy possessively, growling at anyone who approached.

   Synonymecovetouslyjealouslyprotectively

   Antonymeliberallypermissively