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View usage for: (sensɪbɪlɪti) Word forms: plural sensibilities1. uncountable nounSensibility is the ability to experience deep feelings. Everything he writes demonstrates the depth of his sensibility. ...a man of sensibility. Synonyms: awareness, insight, intuition, taste More Synonyms of sensibility 2. variable noun [usually poss NOUN]Someone's sensibility is their tendency to be influenced or offended by things. He was unable to control his sensibility. The challenge offended their sensibilities. Synonyms: feelings, emotions, sentiments, susceptibilities More Synonyms of sensibility sensibility in British English (ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. the ability to perceive or feel 2. (often plural) the capacity for responding to emotion, impression, etc 3. (often plural) the capacity for responding to aesthetic stimuli 4. mental responsiveness; discernment; awareness 5. (usually plural) emotional or moral feelings cruelty offends most people's sensibilities 6. the condition of a plant of being susceptible to external influences, esp attack by parasites sensibility in American English (ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti) nounWord forms: plural ˌsensiˈbilities1. the capacity for physical sensation; power of responding to stimuli; ability to feel 2. [often pl.]a. the capacity for being affected emotionally or intellectually, whether pleasantlyor unpleasantly; receptiveness to impression b. the capacity to respond perceptively to intellectual, moral, or aesthetic values; delicate, sensitive awareness or responsiveness c. liability to be offended, repelled, etc. Word origin ME < MFr < LL sensibilitas < L sensibilis: see sensible Examples of 'sensibility' in a sentencesensibility In other languagessensibility British English: sensibility NOUN Sensibility is the ability to experience deep feelings. Everything he writes demonstrates the depth of his sensibility. - American English: sensibility
- Brazilian Portuguese: sensibilidade
- Chinese: 感受力
- European Spanish: sensibilidad
- French: sensibilité
- German: Empfindsamkeit
- Italian: sensibilità
- Japanese: 感性
- Korean: 감성
- European Portuguese: sensibilidade
- Latin American Spanish: sensibilidad
Definition the ability to experience deep feelings Everything he writes demonstrates the depths of his sensibility. Synonyms Opposites unconsciousness , lack of awareness , insensibility , unperceptiveness , insensitivity , insensibility Definition the tendency to be influenced or offended The challenge offended their sensibilities. Synonyms feelings emotions sentiments susceptibilities moral sense Additional synonymsDefinition awareness and understanding of a problem or difficulty They have a strong appreciation of the importance of economic incentives. Synonyms awareness, understanding, regard, knowledge, recognition, perception, sympathy, consciousness, sensitivity, realization, comprehension, familiarity, mindfulness, cognizanceDefinition refinement of feeling, manner, or appreciation He played with a superb delicacy of touch. Synonyms lightness, accuracy, precision, elegance, sensibility, purity, subtlety, refinement, finesse, nicety, fineness, exquisiteness their lack of discernment and acceptance of inferior quality Synonyms judgment, discrimination, perception, understanding, intelligence, awareness, insight, penetration, ingenuity, sharpness, acumen, cleverness, keenness, shrewdness, perspicacity (formal), sagacity, astuteness, acuteness, perceptiveness, clear-sightedness, percipienceNearby words ofsensibility - sensational
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- senseless
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- sensitive
- sensitivity
Additional synonymsDefinition a penetrating understanding, as of a complex situation or problem He was a man of considerable insight and diplomatic skills. Synonyms perception, understanding, intelligence, sense, knowledge, vision, judgment, awareness, grasp, appreciation, intuition, penetration, comprehension, acumen, discernment, perspicacity (formal) Definition instinctive knowledge of or belief about something without conscious reasoning Her intuition was telling her that something was wrong. Synonyms instinct, perception, insight, sixth sense, discernmentconcern and sensitivity for each other's feelings Synonyms consideration, feeling, understanding, patience, intuition, delicacy, empathy, tact, responsiveness, thoughtfulness, receptiveness Definition the ability to appreciate what is beautiful and excellent She has very good taste in clothes. Synonyms refinement, style, judgment, culture, polish, grace, discrimination, perception, appreciation, elegance, sophistication, cultivation, discernment |