defendedly
adverbUK /dɪˈfɛndɪdli/
US /dɪˈfɛndɪdli/
In a way that shows someone was kept safe from harm.
She spoke defendedly, standing behind her big brother.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a manner that shows something was argued for or supported.
He answered defendedly, backing up his idea with facts.
3. In a way that shows a goal was kept from being scored against.
The team played defendedly and kept the other side from scoring.
4. In a way that shows someone was spoken up for when blamed.
She smiled defendedly after her friend told everyone she was right.