Meaning & Definition of Sensitive in English
English⟶
Sensitive
/sɛnsətɪv/
noun
1. Someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
- "He consulted several mediums"
synonym:
- medium,
- spiritualist,
- sensitive
adjective
1. Responsive to physical stimuli
- "A mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"
- "A sensitive voltmeter"
- "Sensitive skin"
- "Sensitive to light"
synonym:
- sensitive
2. Being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
- "Sensitive to the local community and its needs"
synonym:
- sensitive
3. Able to feel or perceive
- "Even amoeba are sensible creatures"
- "The more sensible parts of the skin"
synonym:
- sensible,
- sensitive
4. Hurting
- "The tender spot on his jaw"
synonym:
- sensitive,
- sore,
- raw,
- tender
5. Of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
synonym:
- sensitive
Examples of using
Tom is a very sensitive person.
Don't be so sensitive.
The clitoris is the most sensitive organ of a woman.