Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
possessive
Adjective
/pəˈzɛsɪv/
Definition
Relating to or indicating ownership.
Examples
- She used a possessive tone when talking about her belongings.
- The possessive form of a noun indicates that something belongs to someone.
- His possessive behavior made her feel trapped.
Meaning
Possessive describes something that shows ownership or possession of an object or person.
Synonyms
- owning
- controlling
- greedy
- claiming
