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protectiveness
pro·tec·tive P0612600 (prə-tĕk′tĭv)adj. Adapted or intended to afford protection.n. Something that protects.
pro·tec′tive·ly adv.pro·tec′tive·ness n.Protectiveness See Also: WATCHFULNESS - Guard [another person] like an armed sentry —Isak Dinesen
- Mothers him like an old mare —Jilly Cooper
- [Trees] preserved at all costs, like Grandpa’s teeth —Elizabeth Bishop
- Protective [of property] as a lion in winter —Anon
This may have been inspired by James Goldman’s play, The Lion in Winter, a simile from which can be found under AMBITION. - Protectively, like shepherd dogs —Harvey Swados
- [Wife] watches over my reputation like a broody hen —Luigi Pirandello
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | protectiveness - a feeling of protective affectionaffection, affectionateness, philia, warmness, warmheartedness, fondness, tenderness, heart - a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home" | | 2. | protectiveness - the quality of providing protection; "statistical evidence for the protectiveness of vaccination"quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare |
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Protectiveness
ProtectivenessSee also Guardianship.Adams, Parson Abrahambookish, unworldly protector of the weak and innocent. [Br. Lit.: Joseph Andrews]Darius(d. 486 B.C.) Persian king; permits and guarantees rebuilding of temple. [O.T.: Ezra 6:6–12]Douglas, the Widowcaretaker of Huck Finn. [Am. Lit.: Huckleberry Finn]Epona (Bubona)goddess; watched over cattle and horses. [Rom. Myth.: Kravitz, 90]Evelyn, Auntuses influence to keep nephew from war front. [Br. Lit.: Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, Magill I, 579–581]Genevieve, St.saved Paris from marauders by intercession. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 147]Hendon, Milesdisinherited knight takes urchin-prince under wing. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper]Idanymph who guarded infant Zeus from being eaten by father, Cronus. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 134]Jehoshebasecretes future king, Joash, from Athaliah’s slaughter. [O.T.: II Kings 11:2; II Chronicles 22:11]Knights Templarsociety formed to guard pilgrims to Jerusalem. [Medieval Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1066]Kuan Yinprotectress of fishermen and housemaids. [Buddhism: Binder, 42]Magwitch, Abelsaved by Pip; dedicates himself to Pip’s future. [Br. Lit.: Great Expectations]Mannering, Guypaternal helper of friend’s daughter and tutor. [Br. Lit.: Guy Mannering]Michael, St.guardian archangel. [O.T.: Daniel 10:13, 21; 12:1]Nicholas, St.protector of sailors; patron saint of schoolboys. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 12–13]Old Yellerfriend and watchdog assumes houndly nobility. [Am. Cinema: Disney Films, 145–146]Palladiumcolossal statue whose presence insured Troy’s safety. [Rom. Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 796]Quasimodocreature hides Esmeralda in sanctuary to save her. [Fr. Lit.: The Hunchback of Notre Dame]Rahabconceals two Israelite spies from Jericho authorities. [O.T.: Joshua 2:2–6]ravensduring drought, Elijah is fed by them. [O.T.: I Kings 17:1–6]Secret Serviceprovides security for U.S. presidents. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2466]Swiss Guardtraditional papal escort. [Rom. Cath. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary]Wells Fargoarmored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147]MedicalSeeprotectiveprotectiveness
Words related to protectivenessnoun a feeling of protective affectionRelated Words- affection
- affectionateness
- philia
- warmness
- warmheartedness
- fondness
- tenderness
- heart
noun the quality of providing protectionRelated Words |