sensibility (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌsensəˈbɪləti/
Definition
Sensibility means a person's way of feeling, judging, and responding to art, ideas, behavior, or social situations. It often describes taste, emotional awareness, or a refined sense of what is appropriate.
Examples
Her design sensibility is clean and modern.
The film reflects a deeply humane sensibility.
His jokes offended modern sensibilities.
How to Use sensibility
- design sensibility (collocation)
- a style or taste in design — "The brand has a playful design sensibility."
- modern sensibility (noun phrase)
- today's way of judging or feeling about something — "The old story was adapted for modern sensibilities."
- offend sensibilities (verb phrase)
- upset people's sense of taste or values — "The poster offended local sensibilities."
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