responsive

adjective

Definition of responsivenext
1
as in sensitive
producing or exhibiting a desired reaction to The students were extremely responsive to the lecture and even stayed late to ask questions of the presenter. Much to the doctor's surprise, the patient was not responsive to the therapy.

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2
as in prepared
inclined to act or respond readily or without hesitation He bought a car with responsive steering. The small business is always responsive to customer needs.

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Recent Examples of responsive These responsive movements, called tropisms, are crucial for plants’ survival. — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026 Yet some community members have attended meetings in support of Valdez, describing him as the only trustee responsive to their concerns. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Hoka Speedgoat 7 Shoes delivers with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and 5-millimeter lugs, plus a new responsive midsole foam. — Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026 Kawasaki The chassis has been designed for light, responsive handling. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
  1. sensitive
  2. prepared
  3. reactive
  4. quick
  5. excitable
  6. alert
Adjective
  • Some highly sensitive issues include relations with the European Union and Russia, but the primary focus will be dealing with corruption.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • There may be time-sensitive observations or decisions that need to be made before any instruction could arrive.
    — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensitive
Adjective
  • Advocates for unaccompanied migrant children, former government officials, and some members of Congress have criticized the move, arguing that the state is not prepared to handle an influx of vulnerable children, some of whom need special care.
    — Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Tibi said the Joint List is prepared to help the opposition form a minority government, led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • Other details include digital light projection technology, which Merc says is 50% more efficient and reactive than standard multi-beam setups.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This is a strictly reactive list from inspections done by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reactive
Adjective
  • Here’s a quick primer on the leading agents and tips for how to start.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Naz Reid struck fire midway through the fourth, executing, in quick succession, plays on both ends of the court.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Kalind, the younger brother of a bonobo named Kevin, was the more excitable and playful of the two.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Deanna is a proud mother of three and an excitable introvert.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of excitable
Adjective
  • OpenAI detected the attempt within 15 minutes, and a human responder began reviewing the alert three minutes later.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The choice of dog variety, let alone how the animal was presented (alert and poised to bark?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
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