sensible
adjective
having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.
sensibleness
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a word derived from
sensible.
Example Sentences
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But in between he is shelled by Alito, Roberts, and Kennedy, each of whom finds a way to call him out as a hijacker and to scoff at his sensible sensibleness.
From Slate β Mar. 23, 2016
But “the ridiculousness or sensibleness of a program is really not for us to decide.”
From Washington Post β Apr. 22, 2015
Ms. Ricks gives her character a charming solid sensibleness.
From New York Times β Feb. 5, 2011
Yet, in the eyes of many people who are worrying about their jobs, this very stability and sensibleness – though badly needed – must also feel like a reproach.
From The Guardian β Mar. 27, 2010
With Ida it was, rather, a large, legitimate outlet for all the sensibleness, practicality, capable qualities, she so generously possessed.
From Life at High Tide by Henry Mills Alden
