Sensitive Definition & Meaning
sensitive
- adjective
- responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light"
- being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; "sensitive to the local community and its needs"
- able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin"
- hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
- of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
- noun
- someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead; "he consulted several mediums"
"Sensitive" in song lyrics
See how sensitive is used in real songs:
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"Defensive sensitive"
Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go -
"Far from sensitive"
Cuban Link f/ Tony Sunshine — Flowers for the Dead -
"Don't get close to my whip, the alarm is sensitive"
Damani f/ Clipse, Kardinal Offishall, Clinton Sparks — Move (Remix)
Words that rhyme with sensitive
Usage tips for "sensitive"
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- What does sensitive mean?
- responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light" being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; "sensitive to the local community and its needs" able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin" hurting
- What part of speech is sensitive?
- Sensitive is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does sensitive have?
- Sensitive has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).