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What is another word for Sensibility? – 159 Sensibility Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sensitivity awareness perception consciousness feeling intuition discernment sensibleness tact discretion delicacy refinement taste judgment appreciation awareness sentiment emotion responsiveness receptivity susceptibility impressionability receptiveness tenderness warmth empathy sympathy compassion kindness gentleness consideration thoughtfulness attentiveness observance notice recognition awareness perception insight acumen astuteness sharpness keenness acuteness.

    Meaning of Sensibility

    The primary meaning of the word "sensibility" is the quality of being able to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being able to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences
    • The state or fact of being sensitive to something, such as a drug or an allergen
    • A person's feelings or attitudes, especially as they relate to a particular issue or situation

    Etymology of Sensibility

    The word "sensibility" originates from the Latin "sensibilitas," which is derived from "sensibilis," meaning "capable of feeling"
    The term has been in use since the 17th century, initially referring to the capacity for physical sensation, and later expanding to include emotional and aesthetic sensitivity

    Example Uses

    • Her sensibility to the needs of others made her an excellent nurse
    • The artist's sensibility was reflected in the delicate brushstrokes and nuanced color palette of the painting
    • The writer's sensibility to the social issues of the time is evident in the themes and characters of the novel

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    insensitivity numbness indifference apathy callousness hardness coarseness crudeness vulgarity tactlessness insensitiveness unfeelingness coldness harshness brutality cruelty mercilessness pitilessness ruthlessness heartlessness unkindness inconsiderateness thoughtlessness inattentiveness neglect disregard ignorance unawareness obliviousness imperceptiveness.

    Related Nouns

    sensitivity awareness perception feeling intuition discernment sensibleness tact discretion delicacy refinement taste judgment appreciation sentiment emotion responsiveness receptivity susceptibility impressionability receptiveness tenderness warmth empathy sympathy compassion kindness gentleness consideration.

    Related Verbs

    sense feel perceive discern appreciate respond react notice recognize observe attend consider think reflect empathize sympathize care concern tend nurture comfort soothe calm gentle soften mollify pacify.

    Related Adjectives

    sensitive sensible sensual emotional aesthetic delicate refined tasteful discerning perceptive receptive responsive susceptible impressionable receptive tender warm empathetic sympathetic compassionate kind gentle considerate thoughtful attentive observant aware conscious sentient.