possessive
US /pəˈzɛsɪv/
・UK /pəˈzesɪv/
B1
adjective
- Wanting someone's complete attention, love
- (Grammar) word establishing ownership
- Unwilling to let others share or use your things
- Unwilling to share one's belongings or affections.
- Indicating ownership.
noun
- (Grammar) word establishing ownership
Examples
She had always been possessive of her brother.
her fiercely possessive love for him