cryaesthesia

/krɪ.ɪˈɛs.thi.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A heightened sensitivity to the beauty of the world or a tendency to become emotionally moved by the beauty of life.

“Her cryaesthesia was triggered by the stunning sunset over the ocean.”

2. noun

A heightened sensitivity to the beauty or emotional impact of certain sights, sounds, or experiences.

“The poet’s cryaesthesia allowed him to craft words that captured the essence of the human experience.”

Synonyms

  • aesthesis
  • sensibility
  • sensitivity

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • numbness