SENSIBILITY Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

sensibility

noun

Definition of sensibility

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.

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as in sensitivity

the capacity to notice and respond to something She has a painter's innate sensibility for color and composition.

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Recent Examples of sensibility That approach forced Blake to abandon the sensibility that had characterized her work in television procedurals, where a lot of time is typically spent on the villains. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Tassels, Everywhere The tassel, in all its forms, is one of the simplest ways to bring an Art Deco sensibility into your life without reinventing your wardrobe (or decor) from scratch. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 The arena takes inspiration from the Spectrum while reimagining it with modern design sensibilities. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Has her label’s sensibility changed since its 2015 inception? — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensibility

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Noun

The prospect of higher inflation is also weighing on Americans’ attitudes toward the economy.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Camille Miceli‘s positive attitude is a powerful calling card.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

Each remembers Smith fondly, many with both sympathy for and frustration with his innate sensitivity.

— Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Finally, China will remain a selective market for Canada, both in terms of sourcing and exports, given sensitivities around national security and overcapacity.

— Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

Noun

Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of style

Noun

The woman who had compiled the Handy Hints book helpfully explained these technical details to Flynn, whispering in his ear like someone translating a foreign language.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
On the second episode Caitlin’s dad gets his ears pierced for the first time.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of ear

Noun

Looking to integrate this same energy into your own aesthetic?

— Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026
Instead of a kitschy thatch and beach-bar aesthetic, Latitude 29 immerses visitors in polished antique woods that were specially commissioned by neo-tiki artists Bosko Hrnjak and Danny Gallardo.

— Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of aesthetic

Noun

Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

The approach allows facilities to generate electricity from an existing byproduct rather than adding another fuel source.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The approach will compare cases among people who were vaccinated versus people who were not.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Eagle hopes to use the same technique to suss out the body temperatures of avian dinosaurs and ancient mammalian ancestors next.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

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