sensible
adjective
having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.
sensibly
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a word derived from
sensible.
Example Sentences
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With both sides sensibly resolved to avoid chasing imaginary grand bargains, the two leaders could focus on their common interests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Let’s put an AI commission on warp speed, and figure out what we’re going to do to sensibly regulate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The promise of building wealth slowly and sensibly feels more fantastical than ever for many people, as more households feel the brunt of rising costs and tightening budgets.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
"People feel like they have to have a PhD in this topic to understand it, or to discuss it sensibly," Sidhwa told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Within, walls continued upright, bricks met neatly, floors were firm, and doors were sensibly shut; silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, walked alone.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
