possessively

• Adverbe décrivant un comportement marqué par un fort désir de contrôler ou de dominer quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent dans le contexte de relations ou de biens. Indique des actions manifestant de la jalousie, un esprit de possession ou un refus de partager.

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.

   De manière possessive

   • 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.

   Synonymescovetouslyjealouslyprotectively

   Antonymesliberallypermissively