Responsive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Reacting to a stimulus; "the skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion; "children are often the quickest and most responsive members of the audience".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Containing or using responses; alternating; "responsive reading"; "antiphonal laughter".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The responsive reading was an important part of the church service, where the congregation would recite a verse in response to the minister's reading.
- The antiphonal laughter of the audience echoed through the theater, with one side responding to the other's applause and creating a dynamic atmosphere.
- The responsive nature of the play allowed the actors to improvise and respond to each other's lines in a more authentic way.
- The responsive chanting of the crowd created a lively and engaging atmosphere at the sports event, with one section responding to the chants of the other.
- The minister led the responsive prayer, guiding the congregation through a series of call-and-response prayers that encouraged active participation.