English dictionary
sensitive
adjectivePronunciation
ˈsɛnsɪtɪv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
adjective
- hurting
adjective
- able to feel or perceive
adjective
- responsive to physical stimuli
adjective
- being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
noun
- someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
Example sentences
the tender spot on his jaw
even amoeba are sensible creatures
the more sensible parts of the skin
a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch
a sensitive voltmeter
sensitive skin
sensitive to light
sensitive to the local community and its needs
he consulted several mediums