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How to pronounce sensitive
Say it like this: /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does sensitive mean?
adjHaving the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
“The sensitive faculty most part overrules reason, the soul is carried hoodwinked, and the understanding captive like a beast.”
Responsive to stimuli.
Easily offended, upset, or hurt.
“Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news.”
nounA person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
“After all, Madame Rosita was a sensitive.”
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