sensibility

noun

Definition of sensibilitynext
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.

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2
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 The untitled project is in early development and is said to take the story in an entirely new direction with Trachtenberg’s distinct sensibility. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 For the Times) 🍴Lielle, one of Los Angeles’ most exciting fine-dining debuts, pairs Scandinavian instincts with California sensibility. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Production designer Greg Berry wanted to ensure that James and Odin’s journey felt as realistic as possible and conveyed the dual sensibility of nature. — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 For Adult Swim’s 25th anniversary, IndieWire traced the scrappy and subversive sensibility that turned a ballsy experiment into one of TV’s most influential brands and, for folks like me, a meaningful ritual. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibility
  1. attitude
  2. sensitivity
  3. style
  4. ear
  5. aesthetic
  6. sense
  7. approach
  8. technique
Noun
  • Precise attitude control keeps those instruments pointed at their targets as the satellites race around Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Expand The never-say-die attitude of the White Sox was on full display against the Guardians.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Burlington has also taken steps to reduce its weather sensitivity, including strengthening its home products assortments.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Adopting techniques from classic-Hollywood style, cinematographers dusted off antiquated equipment, using tungsten bulbs instead of LEDs to create the low-key contrasts typical of the genre.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Its official music video, which was uploaded in 2019 and now clocks up one billion views, was shot in the style of a telenovela.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The over-ear Beats Studio Pro feature premium upgrades like ANC with transparency mode, lossless audio over USB-C, and better compatibility with both iOS and Android.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ear
Noun
  • Its aesthetic is that of revealing, in which one scene leads to another and then to another, each precipitated on what has come before.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The lineup also played with the trendy cap-toe aesthetic in different ways.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Noun
  • In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still The Hairy Ape is, in one sense, a long, furious solo — a man pounding his head against a piano while accompanied by the orchestra — and Beavers ably carries its weight through to the finale.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • The stone leans toward or away from the steel; the steel approaches or withdraws from the stone.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Raffles Bali also takes a responsible approach to waste management, using compost fertilizer made from kitchen and landscape waste and repurposing calcium carbonate-rich eggshells from the restaurants for organic fertilizer in the herb garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • The technique requires hypervigilance to the present moment, yet is cultivated through thought exercises that evoke alloyed realities, as through a mixed-reality headset.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The designs will further incorporate such craft techniques as traditional leather marquetry and laser printing that transform Louis Vuitton’s iconic Capucines handbag into a wearable canvas.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
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