Sensibility

Capacity for feeling, especially in art or literature.

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Sensibility refers to the capacity for feeling, especially as regarded in relation to art or literature. It also denotes acute and refined emotionality.

/sɛnˈsɪbɪləti/

From Latin 'sensibilitas' meaning 'capacity of sensation'.

Sensibility means being able to feel emotions, and it's a big deal in art and stories where characters show lots of feelings.

The term gained prominence during the 18th century, associated with a literary movement emphasizing emotion and feeling
Jane Austen's novels are often considered examples of 'sensibility'
The concept is related to the philosophical ideas of empathy and emotional intelligence

What does sensibility mean? It refers to the capacity for feeling, especially in art or literature
How is it used in literature? It often describes characters who are highly emotional and responsive to their surroundings
Is sensibility a modern concept? The term has been used since the 18th century, particularly in relation to the 'Age of Sensibility'

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