highly sensitive
ˈhaɪli ˈsɛnsɪtɪv
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Definition of highly sensitive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
carerequiring careful handling due to delicate nature
  • The highly sensitive equipment must be handled with great care.
delicate fragile
2.
psychologyhaving a heightened response to physical or environmental factors
  • He has highly sensitive skin that reacts to certain fabrics.
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Expressions with highly sensitive

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highly sensitive personn.
someone who feels emotions deeply and intensely
As a highly sensitive person, she often feels overwhelmed in crowded places.

Expressions with highly

highly colouredadj.
having very bright or strong colors
The painting is highly coloured and eye-catching.
think highly ofv.
have a high opinion of someone or something
She thinks highly of her mentor.
come highly recommendedv.
have strong praise from many people who have used or known something
This small hotel comes highly recommended by travelers on many websites.
highly strungadj.
very nervous and easily upset
She's been highly strung since the morning meeting.
highly spicedadj.
containing a lot of strong spices or flavors
The highly spiced curry was too hot for me.
speak highlyv.
express admiration or approval about someone or something
She always speaks highly of her colleagues.

Expressions with sensitive

extra-sensitiveadj.
more easily affected or responsive than usual
This cream is for extra-sensitive skin.
sensitive skinn.
type of skin that becomes irritated easily by products or environment
She chooses fragrance-free products because of her sensitive skin.
sensitive informationn.
details that need careful protection because sharing them could cause harm
Never post sensitive information like your full address on social media.
sensitive to criticismadj.
easily hurt or upset by negative feedback
She is very sensitive to criticism and takes negative comments to heart.
sensitive subjectn.
topic that is difficult to discuss because it may upset or offend people
Her divorce is a sensitive subject, so please avoid bringing it up.
temperature sensitiveadj.
easily damaged or changed when the surrounding heat becomes higher or lower
These temperature sensitive vaccines must be shipped in special refrigerated containers.
time-sensitiveadj.
needing immediate attention or action
The time-sensitive report was submitted before the deadline.
highly sensitive personn.
someone who feels emotions deeply and intensely
As a highly sensitive person, she often feels overwhelmed in crowded places.
context-sensitiveadj.
changing behavior depending on the situation or environment
The software uses context-sensitive help.
heat-sensitiveadj.
easily changed or damaged by heat
This medicine is heat-sensitive and must be kept cool.

Terms related to highly sensitive

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Terms with highly sensitive included in their meaning

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finely tunedadj.
sensitivity
highly sensitive or perceptive
radioactive topicn.
controversy
subject that is highly controversial or sensitive
chaoticadj.
mathematics
highly sensitive to starting conditions in mathematics
hypersensitiveadj.
medical
highly sensitive to allergens or drugs
it's wired for soundexp.
alertness sensitivity
highly alert or sensitive to sounds or information
HSPacr.
acr: highly sensitive person
feels emotions more deeply than others
ridged bandn.
medical
highly sensitive tissue at the prepuce tip
sensitisationn.
patient condition
the state of being highly sensitive

Examples of highly sensitive in a sentence

  • He was given highly sensitive information that could not be shared.
  • She uses special products for her highly sensitive scalp.
  • Highly sensitive individuals often need to take extra precautions.

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  1. French:très sensible, hypersensible, ...
  2. German:hochempfindlich, sehr empfindlich, ...
  3. Italian:delicato, altamente sensibile, ...
  4. Spanish:muy sensible, altamente sensible, ...
  5. Portuguese:muito sensível, altamente sensível, ...
  6. Chinese:高度敏感的, 高度敏感, ...
  7. Japanese:繊細な, 非常に敏感, ...
  8. Arabic:شَديد الحَساسيّة, شَدِيد الحَسّاسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגִישׁ מְאוֹד, רָגִישׁ בִּמְיֻחָד, ...
  10. Russian:деликатный, очень чувствительная, ...
  11. Ukrainian:надзвичайно чутливий, дуже чутлива, ...
  12. Hindi:अत्यंत संवेदनशील, अत्यधिक संवेदनशील, ...

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