Looking for the meaning of the word SENSITIVELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SENSITIVELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sensitively
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɛnsɪtɪvli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a way that is quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
Short Definition:in way that is quick to detect or respond to slight changes or influences
Examples:- plants respond sensitively to the environment
Definition:
with a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings
Short Definition:with quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings
Examples:- the issue needs to be handled sensitively
- responding sensitively to parental anxiety remains essential
Definition:
in a way that ensures secrecy or restrictions on disclosure
Short Definition:in way that ensures secrecy
Examples:- any information we receive will be treated sensitively
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