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