sensible
Americanadjective
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having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.
a sensible young woman.
- Synonyms:
- reasonable, rational, sagacious, intelligent
- Antonyms:
- stupid
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cognizant; keenly aware (usually followed byof ).
sensible of his fault.
- Synonyms:
- observant, understanding, conscious
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significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable.
a sensible reduction in price.
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capable of being perceived by the senses; material.
the sensible universe.
- Synonyms:
- palpable, discernible, perceptible
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capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body.
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perceptible to the mind.
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conscious.
The patient was speechless but still sensible.
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Archaic. sensitive.
adjective
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having or showing good sense or judgment
a sensible decision
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(of clothing) serviceable; practical
sensible shoes
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having the capacity for sensation; sensitive
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capable of being apprehended by the senses
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perceptible to the mind
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(sometimes foll by of) having perception; aware
sensible of your kindness
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readily perceived; considerable
a sensible difference
noun
Related Words
See practical.
Other Word Forms
- nonsensible adjective
- nonsensibleness noun
- nonsensibly adverb
- oversensible adjective
- oversensibleness noun
- oversensibly adverb
- sensibleness noun
- sensibly adverb
- unsensible adjective
- unsensibleness noun
- unsensibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of sensible
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin sēnsibilis; equivalent to sense + -ible
Example Sentences
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They find a sensible course even against the ruptures history throws at them.
When Linda expresses shock at her sensible sister’s love for Johnny, she says: “Wait—are you talking about romantic love? The kind that comes with Christmas and seaside houses and Oscar-winning title songs?”
The current rates, though, “by any standard, in a sensible world, are out of sight,” he said.
"We can be realistic and sensible with these kinds of topics," says Vittek, when asked if there should be a more attainable route.
From BBC
“My view at the moment is that some of the sector selling is sensible and discriminate, and some of it is frankly indiscriminate.”
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