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sensibilities

The correct spelling is sensibilities.

How to pronounce sensibilities

noun

Say it like: Sen-sib-ili-tee-s

The correct spelling is sensibilities. The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity. For example: "I apologize if I offended your sensibilities, but that's the truth of the matter."

Usage Examples

I apologize if I offended your sensibilities, but that's the truth of the matter.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity.
  2. 2.Emotional or artistic awareness; keen sensitivity to matters of feeling or creative expression.
  3. 3.Excessive emotional awareness; the fact or quality of being overemotional.
  4. 4.(in the plural) An acute awareness or feeling.
  5. 5.The capacity to be perceived by the senses.

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