Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Responsive

//ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Answering, replying or responding
  2. 2
    Able to receive and respond to external stimuli.
  3. 3
    Using antiphons; antiphonal.
  4. 4
    Susceptible to the feelings of others.
  5. 5
    Automatically resizing and repositioning elements to fit the available space.

    "Now, let's briefly explore two different approaches for creating sites for a multiple audience: multiserving and responsive design."

Show 2 more definitions
  1. 6
    Suited to something else; correspondent. obsolete

    "The vocal lay responsive to the strings."

  2. 7
    Responsible. obsolete

    "he [the bishop] must be responsive for all his diocese"

Adjective
  1. 1
    readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion wordnet
  2. 2
    reacting to a stimulus wordnet
  3. 3
    containing or using responses; alternating wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French responsif, from Late Latin responsivus.

See also for "responsive"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: responsive