ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sensibilities

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌsɛn(t)sɪˈbɪlɪtiːz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sensibilities is a noun meaning Capabilities to have emotions; feelings.

Meaning

Capabilities to have emotions; feelings.

More Meanings

  1. Feelings of gratitude.
  2. Intuitive reactions; instincts.
  3. plural of sensibility (“emotions or feelings arising from or relating to aesthetic or moral standards, especially those which are sensitive and thus likely to be hurt or offended; (obsolete) emotional sense or understanding of something; sign or token of appreciation or gratitude”).

Example Sentences

Though she gave the impression of fineness she was in reality so determined that any sensibilities she possessed were held in the vice of her will.

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