Sensibility: meaning, definitions and examples
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sensibility
[ ˌsɛnsəˈbɪlɪti ]
emotional intelligence
The ability to understand and feel emotions, to be sensitive and empathetic towards others.
Synonyms
awareness, empathy, sensitivity
Examples of usage
- She showed great sensibility towards the feelings of her friends.
- His sensibility allowed him to connect with people on a deeper level.
literature
The capacity to appreciate and respond to beauty, art, and emotional experiences.
Synonyms
aesthetic appreciation, discernment, taste
Examples of usage
- Her sensibility as a writer was evident in her poetic descriptions.
- The novel captured the sensibility of the era with its rich language and vivid imagery.
Translations
Translations of the word "sensibility" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sensibilidade
🇮🇳 संवेदनशीलता
🇩🇪 Sensibilität
🇮🇩 kepekaan
🇺🇦 чутливість
🇵🇱 wrażliwość
🇯🇵 感受性 (かんじゅせい)
🇫🇷 sensibilité
🇪🇸 sensibilidad
🇹🇷 hassasiyet
🇰🇷 민감성
🇸🇦 حساسية
🇨🇿 citlivost
🇸🇰 citlivosť
🇨🇳 敏感性
🇸🇮 občutljivost
🇮🇸 næmi
🇰🇿 сезімталдық
🇬🇪 მგრძნობელობა
🇦🇿 həssaslıq
🇲🇽 sensibilidad
Word origin
The word 'sensibility' originated in the late 18th century from the Latin word 'sensibilitas', meaning 'capacity for sensation or feeling'. It was first used in English to describe the ability to perceive and respond to emotions or external stimuli. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including emotional intelligence and aesthetic appreciation.
See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.