Synonyms of sensibility

sensibility

noun

1

as in attitude

a particular attitude, mindset, or preference

The artist was known for her minimalist sensibility.

The sentiments expressed in the essay, while typical of their time, are apt to offend modern sensibilities.

Related Words

• attitude
• style
• aesthetic
• approach
• technique
• method
• mind
• perspective
• opinion
• belief
• manner
• viewpoint
• view
• standpoint
• angle
• tone
• expression
• outlook
• conviction
• tactics
• methodology
• persuasion
• mind-set
• judgment
• sentiment
• fashion
• notion
• system
• strategy
• slant
• humor
• emotion
• mode
• feeling
• form
• spirit
• way
• heart
• tack
• recipe
• how
• personality
• strain
• vein
• inclination
• identity
• frame
• nature
• habit
• passion
• individuality
• temperament
• character
• makeup
• selfhood
• temper
• grain
• disposition
• cheer
• setup
• self-identity
• mettle

2

as in sensitivity

the capacity to notice and respond to something

She has a painter's innate sensibility for color and composition.

Related Words

• sensitivity
• sensitiveness
• ear
• sense
• eye
• appreciation
• perception
• insight
• awareness
• perceptivity
• knowledge
• understanding
• acuity
• sagacity
• acumen
• perceptiveness
• consciousness
• discernment
• wisdom
• astuteness
• perspicacity
• acuteness
• power
• keenness
• mindfulness
• sapience
• penetration
• attention
• responsiveness
• observation
• sagaciousness
• percipience
• sharpness
• cognizance
• clear-sightedness
• susceptibility
• observance
• intellect
• comprehension
• mentality
• intelligence
• heed
• sageness
• brilliance
• brightness
• advertence
• canniness
• notice
• profundity
• apprehension
• advertency
• smartness
• wit
• gray matter
• judgment
• cleverness
• grasp
• profoundness
• braininess
• logic
• prudence
• rationality
• sanity
• discrimination
• judiciousness
• susceptiveness
• depth
• reason
• note
• deepness
• foresight
• foresightedness
• brain(s)

Dissimilar Words

• density
• dullness
• obtuseness
• disregard
• neglect
• unawareness
• superficiality
• obliviousness
• shallowness
• idiocy
• imbecility
• stupidity
• folly
• silliness
• foolishness
• irrationality
• mindlessness
• unreasonableness
• unsoundness
• illogic
• simplemindedness
• witlessness
• simpleness
• brainlessness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensibility

Out now via Darkroom Records, the track blends Bono’s soaring vocals and U2’s arena-sized sensibilities with Garrix’s polished electronic production. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 July 2026

There is a European sensibility to both the Upper West Market and Summerland. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

And some of it will likely be scaled back to suit the sensibilities of Spaniards, Portuguese and Moroccans. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

His moviegoing sensibility that any casting that takes him far away from the film’s narrative is a negative goes into the red zone with Page, who reunites with Nolan after Inception. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

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