sensibility

noun
UK: /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/
US: /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

  1. The ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; refined sensitivity.

    1. Her sensibility made her cry at the sad movie.
    2. The artist's sensibility is evident in the delicate brushstrokes of the painting.

  2. Awareness of and consideration for the feelings, thoughts, or circumstances of others.

    1. Show some sensibility and be kind to your brother.
    2. The diplomat displayed great sensibility in handling the delicate negotiations.

  3. The capacity to feel or perceive things; receptiveness to sensory impressions.

    1. She had a strong sensibility to the cold weather.
    2. The plant's sensibility to light allows it to grow towards the window.

Synonyms

awareness taste understanding discrimination perception judgment sensitivity

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The word "sensibility" in English means: The ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; refined sensitivity., Awareness of and consideration for the feelings, thoughts, or circumstances of others., The capacity to feel or perceive things; receptiveness to sensory impressions..

The phonetic transcription of "sensibility" is /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ in British English and /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sensibility": awareness, taste, understanding, discrimination, perception, judgment, sensitivity.

Example usage of "sensibility": "Her sensibility made her cry at the sad movie.". More examples on the page.