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- [sen-si-tiv]
- /ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/
- /ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/
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- [sen-si-tiv]
- /ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/
Definitions of sensitively word
- adjective sensitively endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses. 1
- adjective sensitively readily or excessively affected by external agencies or influences. 1
- adjective sensitively having acute mental or emotional sensibility; aware of and responsive to the feelings of others. 1
- adjective sensitively easily pained, annoyed, etc. 1
- adjective sensitively pertaining to or connected with the senses or sensation. 1
- adjective sensitively Physiology. having a low threshold of sensation or feeling. 1
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Origin of sensitively
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Medieval Latin sēnsitīvus, irregular formation on Latin sēns-, past participle stem of sentīre to sense (see -ive); replacing Middle English sensitif(e) < Middle French sensitif, sensitive < Medieval Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Sensitively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sensitively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sensitively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sensitively
adv sensitively
- 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.
- daintily — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
adverb sensitively
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- defensively — serving to defend; protective: defensive armament.
- diplomatically — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- emotionally — In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
Antonyms for sensitively
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