sensitively

🇺🇸 /ˈsensətɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsensətɪvli/
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adverb
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in a considerate and understanding way towards others

The teacher spoke sensitively to the upset student.

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in a way that shows you are easily affected by criticism

She is sensitively aware of any criticism.

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with caution to avoid causing offense or discomfort

The issue was handled sensitively by the manager.

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with artistic or emotional perception and expression

The poem was written sensitively, capturing the beauty of nature.

translation

adv. in a considerate and understanding way towards others; in a way that shows you are easily affected by criticism; with caution to avoid causing offense or discomfort; with artistic or emotional perception and expression