noun (plural sensibilities)
1 [U,C] the ability to experience and understand deep feelings, especially in art and literature:
a man of impeccable manners, charm and sensibility * musical / artistic sensibility
2 (sensibilities) [pl.] a person's feelings, especially when the person is easily offended or influenced by sth:
The article offended her religious sensibilities. * The play gave no thought to the sensibilities of the audience.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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