sensibility
noun/ˌsɛnsəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #10,657 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences
Example sentence
Her poetry shows great sensibility for the beauty found in everyday life.
Synonyms & related words
- sensitivity
- perceptiveness
- awareness
- appreciation
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