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Meaning of sensibility

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sensibility

Pronunciation:/ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definitions

  1. The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity.

  2. Emotional or artistic awareness; keen sensitivity to matters of feeling or creative expression.

  3. Excessive emotional awareness; the fact or quality of being overemotional.

  4. (in the plural) An acute awareness or feeling.

    Example: I apologize if I offended your sensibilities, but that's the truth of the matter.