reflexly

Examples

• All

• Swallowing can occur reflexly when food touches the back of the throat.

• The doctor tested the patient’s knee, which jerked reflexly after being tapped.

• Many muscles contract reflexly in response to sudden pain.

• When startled, he reflexly jumped back.

• Many muscles contract reflexly in response to sudden pain.

• Swallowing can occur reflexly when food touches the back of the throat.

• She reflexly pulled her hand away from the hot stove.

Synonyms

A

automatically

vsreflexly

77 2.9

Without thinking, as a natural reaction

is a quicker immediate bodily reaction to a specific stimulus rather than habit

I

instinctively

vsreflexly

58 3.9

To act without thinking as a natural reaction

is an immediate bodily reaction to a specific stimulus rather than broad impulse

R

reflexively

vsreflexly

12 5.4

To act without thinking because of a quick physical reaction

has identical sense but is a less common adverb form

I

instinctually

vsreflexly

2 6.3

To act without thinking because of a natural feeling

is a rapid bodily response to a stimulus rather than a general urge

Antonyms

C

consciously

89 3.7

On purpose while fully aware of what you are doing

T

thoughtfully

43 3.7

In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding

How Automatic

automatically

77 2.9

instinctively

58 3.9

reflexly

• Specialized

9.8

habitually

10 3.7

consciously

89 3.7

deliberately

320 3.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology