selective
adjective10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1
Selective to a high degree.
Very selective, often implying a formal or professional context.
Selective to a very high degree.
Moderately or reasonably selective.
Becoming more selective over time.
Selective out of necessity, not by choice.
Well-known for being selective, often in a negative or difficult way.
be selective8.5
Used to describe the state of being careful in choosing.
selective in7.2
Being choosy within a particular area or action.
Being choosy regarding a particular subject or thing.