reflexive

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dodger devoured the apple, and Sue giggled reflexively as his lips tickled her hand.

From Literature

Another time, noting the angled front wheels of a parked car, Harvey checked his pace reflexively.

From The Wall Street Journal

The consumer critique of “Spent” is one that punches primarily sideways, highlighting how readily Alison betrays her own high ethical and political standards and how reflexively she uses an intellectual gloss to rationalize the betrayals.

From Salon