SENSIBILITY

Sensibility

Sensibility refers to an acute perception of or responsiveness toward something, such as the emotions of another. This concept emerged in eighteenth-century Britain, and was closely associated with studies of sense perception as the means through which knowledge is gathered. It also became associated with sentimental moral philosophy.

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sensibility

Noun

  1. The ability to sense, feel or perceive; especially to be sensitive to the feelings of another
    'I think sensibility is important in a relationship.'
  2. An acute awareness or feeling
    'I apologize if I offended your sensibilities, but that's the truth of the matter.'


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