sensibility
noun
capacity for sensation or feeling; responsiveness or susceptibility to sensory stimuli.
sensibilities
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pluralof sensibility.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It makes perfect sense that a film with such finely tuned aesthetic sensibilities like “Practical Magic” would rise to the top of the ultimate autumn streaming picks.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
It characterized the injury as one arising from “offense, disagreement, or distaste” and reasoned that allowing such an interest to establish standing could permit citizens to challenge virtually any government project that offends their sensibilities.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
She also remembered Panettiere’s acting sensibilities at such a young age, writing that she “understood scenes and nuance and human struggle like no child I’d ever seen on camera.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
“This incident is a grave precedent, and disregards the sensibilities of billions of people around the world who, during this week, look to Jerusalem,” the church leaders said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
I was confused, feeling shame for the two women and fear that I had talked too much and offended his sensibilities.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
