Definition of sensitive

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Sensitive (a.) Having a capacity of being easily affected or moved; as, a sensitive thermometer; sensitive scales..

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Soul :: Soul (n.) The spiritual, rational, and immortal part in man; that part of man which enables him to think, and which renders him a subject of moral government; -- sometimes, in distinction from the higher nature, or spirit, of man, the so-called animal soul, that is, the seat of life, the sensitive affections and phantasy, exclusive of the voluntary and rational powers; -- sometimes, in distinction from the mind, the moral and emotional part of man's nature, the seat of feeling, in distinction fr
High-strung :: High-strung (a.) Strung to a high pitch; spirited; sensitive; as, a high-strung horse..
Dermis :: Dermis (n.) The deep sensitive layer of the skin beneath the scarfskin or epidermis; -- called also true skin, derm, derma, corium, cutis, and enderon. See Skin, and Illust. in Appendix..
Irritate :: Irritate (n.) To make morbidly excitable, or oversensitive; to fret; as, the skin is irritated by friction; to irritate a wound by a coarse bandage..
Passion :: Passion (n.) The state of the mind when it is powerfully acted upon and influenced by something external to itself; the state of any particular faculty which, under such conditions, becomes extremely sensitive or uncontrollably excited; any emotion or sentiment (specifically, love or anger) in a state of abnormal or controlling activity; an extreme or inordinate desire; also, the capacity or susceptibility of being so affected; as, to be in a passion; the passions of love, hate, jealously, wrath
Chrysotype :: Chrysotype (n.) A photographic picture taken upon paper prepared by the use of a sensitive salt of iron and developed by the application of chloride of gold.
Impressible :: Impressible (a.) Capable of being impressed; susceptible; sensitive.
Prude :: Prude (a.) A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech..
Sensitive :: Sensitive (a.) Having quick and acute sensibility, either to the action of external objects, or to impressions upon the mind and feelings; highly susceptible; easily and acutely affected..
Pachydermatous :: Pachydermatous (a.) Thick-skinned; not sensitive to ridicule.
Sensitive :: Sensitive (a.) Of or pertaining to sensation; depending on sensation; as, sensitive motions; sensitive muscular motions excited by irritation..
Sensitive :: Sensitive (a.) Having sense of feeling; possessing or exhibiting the capacity of receiving impressions from external objects; as, a sensitive soul..
Sensitive :: Sensitive (a.) Serving to affect the sense; sensible.
Sensitive :: Sensitive (a.) Having a capacity of being easily affected or moved; as, a sensitive thermometer; sensitive scales..
Nonsensitive :: Nonsensitive (a.) Not sensitive; wanting sense or perception; not easily affected.
Radiograph :: Radiograph (n.) A picture produced by the Rontgen rays upon a sensitive surface, photographic or fluorescent, especially a picture of opaque objects traversed by the rays..
Sensitivity :: Sensitivity (n.) The quality or state of being sensitive; -- used chiefly in science and the arts; as, the sensitivity of iodized silver..
Thick-skinned :: Thick-skinned (a.) Having a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse..
Tender-hearted :: Tender-hearted (a.) Having great sensibility; susceptible of impressions or influence; affectionate; pitying; sensitive.
Epidermis :: Epidermis (v. t.) The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis..
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