Definitions
In a protective, guarded, or self-protecting manner.
Word origin
From defensive + -ly.
Used in a sentence
“This is a particularly disruptive tactic if the opponent also prefers an offensive style and has difficulty fighting defensively or counteroffensively.”
“England, defensively, were not good enough - nowhere near the standard that would be acceptable at the highest international level.”
“It's fine. I think I could be ... semitarian, maybe? Half vegetarian? It's a thing,' he adds, a little defensively”
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01“Guardedly”11 letters
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