Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Easily affected by feelings, impressions, or stimuli.
Natural examples
Sie ist sensibel und nimmt Kritik schnell zu Herzen.
She is sensitive and takes criticism to heart.
Das sensible Kind reagierte stark auf laute Geräusche.
The sensitive child reacted strongly to loud noises.
Der sensible Musiker fühlte sich von der Bemerkung lange verletzt.
The sensitive musician felt hurt by the remark for a long time.
Usage note
Sensibel describes people who react readily to feelings or impressions. It can appear before a noun or after a linking verb.
Mini-lesson: sensibel
Easily affected by feelings, impressions, or stimuli. Sensibel describes people who react readily to feelings or impressions. It can appear before a noun or after a linking verb.
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