sensibility
/ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ · sen·si·bil·i·ty
noun
- The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity Her exceptional sensibility to light and sound made her a talented photographer.
- Emotional or artistic awareness; keen sensitivity to matters of feeling or creative expression The poet's sensibility to the human condition was reflected in her powerful and moving verses.
- Excessive emotional awareness; the fact or quality of being overemotional His sensibility to criticism made it difficult for him to handle negative feedback from his peers.
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Did you know? The concept of sensibility was a central theme in 18th-century English literature, particularly in the works of Jane Austen, who often explored the complexities of emotional awareness and social etiquette in her novels. The term 'sensibility' was also used to describe a literary and cultural movement that emphasized emotional expression and personal experience.