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Noun — Emotional sensitivity, especially regarding artistic, aesthetic, or moral matters.

Etymology

From Late Latin sensibilitas, from Latin sensibilis, "perceptible, capable of feeling."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sensibility” mean?

The word “sensibility” means emotional sensitivity, especially regarding artistic, aesthetic, or moral matters. In plain terms, a refined capacity to feel things — whether physical sensations or artistic and emotional responses.

How do you pronounce “sensibility”?

“Sensibility” is pronounced sehn-sih-BIH-lih-tee (/ˌsɛn(t)səˈbɪləti/ in IPA).

How do you use “sensibility” in a sentence?

Here is “sensibility” used in a sentence: “Her design reflects a very modern sensibility.”

What part of speech is “sensibility”?

“Sensibility” is a noun.

Where does the word “sensibility” come from?

The word “sensibility” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin sensibilitas, from Latin sensibilis, "perceptible, capable of feeling.".

Is “sensibility” a common word?

“Sensibility” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sensibility” have?

“Sensibility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: emotional sensitivity, especially regarding artistic, aesthetic, or moral matters.

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