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sensibility in German

sensibility in German is Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit, Empfindungsvermögen — sensibility means emotional sensitivity, especially regarding artistic, aesthetic, or moral matters.

sensibility in German

Sensibilität
noun
The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity. [from 15th c.]
Empfindlichkeit
noun
The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity. [from 15th c.]
Empfindungsvermögen
noun
The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity. [from 15th c.]
Sensibilität
noun
(now, rare, archaic) Excessive emotional awareness; the fact or quality of being overemotional. [from 18th c.]
Empfindsamkeit
noun
(now, rare, archaic) Excessive emotional awareness; the fact or quality of being overemotional. [from 18th c.]

What does "sensibility" mean?

  1. noun Emotional sensitivity, especially regarding artistic, aesthetic, or moral matters.
    "Her design reflects a very modern sensibility."
  2. noun The capacity to feel or perceive through the senses.
    "The nerve damage reduced sensibility in her hand."

sensibility in a sentence

  • Her design reflects a very modern sensibility.
  • He wrote with a keen sensibility for the tragic.
  • The nerve damage reduced sensibility in her hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sensibility" in German?

"sensibility" in German is Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit, Empfindungsvermögen. sensibility means: Emotional sensitivity, especially regarding artistic, aesthetic, or moral matters.

How do you use "sensibility" in a sentence?

Example: "Her design reflects a very modern sensibility." In German, "sensibility" is Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit, Empfindungsvermögen.

Are there other ways to say "sensibility" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sensibility": Sensibilität, Empfindlichkeit, Empfindungsvermögen, Empfindsamkeit.

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