reflexive
Example Sentences
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He runs through the familiar GenAI hazards—hallucinations, bias, privacy concerns and the challenge of regulation—yet refuses to indulge reflexive skeptics and their “grave reservations.”
That outlook produces the type of humor that isn’t going for reflexive laughter or stringing one rock solid punchline to the next.
From Salon
When we reflexively smile upon observing someone else’s joy, we feel their happiness.
Dodger devoured the apple, and Sue giggled reflexively as his lips tickled her hand.
From Literature
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Another time, noting the angled front wheels of a parked car, Harvey checked his pace reflexively.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.