Proprietorial
adjective
Relating to an owner or ownership.
He had a proprietorial pride in his well-kept garden.
Often appears as...
- proprietorial claim
- proprietorial rights
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Behaving in a way that shows that you own or control something or someone.
His arm around her was almost proprietorial.
Often appears as...
- proprietorial arm
- proprietorial attitude
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Relating to an owner or ownership.
He had a proprietorial pride in his well-kept garden.
Often appears as...
- proprietorial claim
- proprietorial rights
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Behaving in a way that shows that you own or control something or someone.
His arm around her was almost proprietorial.
Often appears as...
- proprietorial arm
- proprietorial attitude
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Ownership Pride
Used when someone shows pride in something they own or have control over, like their work or a project.
She gave a proprietorial glance at her artwork, clearly proud of her creation.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Association
Often linked to physical or intellectual property, indicating a sense of legal or personal ownership.
The author spoke with proprietorial authority about the novel's characters.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can imply ownership, but not always in a legal sense. It may be used metaphorically or emotionally.
He recounted the team's victory with a proprietorial tone, like he was instrumental to the win.
Pro Tip 1/3Ownership Pride
Used when someone shows pride in something they own or have control over, like their work or a project.
She gave a proprietorial glance at her artwork, clearly proud of her creation.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Association
Often linked to physical or intellectual property, indicating a sense of legal or personal ownership.
The author spoke with proprietorial authority about the novel's characters.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can imply ownership, but not always in a legal sense. It may be used metaphorically or emotionally.
He recounted the team's victory with a proprietorial tone, like he was instrumental to the win.
Pro Tip 1/3Ownership Pride
Used when someone shows pride in something they own or have control over, like their work or a project.
She gave a proprietorial glance at her artwork, clearly proud of her creation.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Association
Often linked to physical or intellectual property, indicating a sense of legal or personal ownership.
The author spoke with proprietorial authority about the novel's characters.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can imply ownership, but not always in a legal sense. It may be used metaphorically or emotionally.
He recounted the team's victory with a proprietorial tone, like he was instrumental to the win.
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