sensitive

/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/adj
Elementary
1

Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.

2

Responsive to stimuli.

3

Easily offended, upset, or hurt.

4

Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.

5

Meant to be concealed or kept secret.

6

Being aware of the feelings of others and taking care not to offend them.

7

Important, intricate, and requiring great delicacy.

8

Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.

9

Having paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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