B1 — Intermediateadjective
sensibile
sensitive, emotionally aware
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
empaticoemotivodelicatocompassionevolevulnerabile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
insensibileindifferentefreddodistaccatoduro
Usage note
'Sensibile' is positive in Italian (sensitive/emotionally aware). 'Empatico' emphasises empathy for others. 'Emotivo' means prone to emotions. 'Delicato' can mean gentle or fragile. 'Vulnerabile' implies easily hurt. 'Compassionevole' focuses on compassion.
Example
"È una persona molto sensibile: si commuove facilmente."
"She is a very sensitive person: she is easily moved to tears."
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