Synonyms for tutelar
- adjective
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary.
- n. 1
One that is tutelary.
Forms
- Plural
- tutelars → guardians, protectors…
Example sentences
- custodial The custodial parent had the children during the week.
- protective Elias's dog is extremely protective of our family.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tutelar | steady | |
| custodial | steady | |
| tutelary | steady | |
| protective | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- guardian3, tutelary
- 9 letters
- protector3, custodial4, tutelaric
- 10 letters
- protective3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (guardian3 = 3 syllables).