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responsively

re·spon·sive
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-siv]
    • /rɪˈspɒn sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-siv]
    • /rɪˈspɒn sɪv/

Definitions of responsively word

  • adjective responsively responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government. 1
  • adjective responsively Physiology. acting in response, as to some stimulus. 1
  • adjective responsively characterized by the use of responses: responsive worship. 1
See all 3 definitions of responsively

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Origin of responsively

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word respōnsīvus. See response, -ive

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Parts of speech for Responsively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Responsively

responsively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for responsively

adv responsively

  • admiringly — displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
  • affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
  • appreciatively — feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.
  • benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
  • compatibly — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.

adverb responsively

  • amenably — ready or willing to answer, act, agree, or yield; open to influence, persuasion, or advice; agreeable; submissive; tractable: an amenable servant.
  • attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
  • emotionally — In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
  • feelingly — (of the expression of an emotion or opinion) in a heartfelt way.
  • kindheartedly — In a kindhearted manner.
All 16 Synonyms of responsively

Antonyms for responsively

adverb responsively

  • inquiringly — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
  • questioningly — In a questioning manner.
All 2 Antonyms of responsively

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