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sensible
[sen-suh-buhl]
adjective
having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.
a sensible young woman.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:cognizant; keenly aware (usually followed byof ).
sensible of his fault.
Synonyms: , ,significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable.
a sensible reduction in price.
capable of being perceived by the senses; material.
the sensible universe.
Synonyms: , ,capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body.
perceptible to the mind.
conscious.
The patient was speechless but still sensible.
Archaic.sensitive.
sensible
/ ˈɛԲɪə /
adjective
having or showing good sense or judgment
a sensible decision
(of clothing) serviceable; practical
sensible shoes
having the capacity for sensation; sensitive
capable of being apprehended by the senses
perceptible to the mind
(sometimes foll by of) having perception; aware
sensible of your kindness
readily perceived; considerable
a sensible difference
noun
Also called: sensible note.a less common term for leading note
Other 51Թ Forms
- sensibleness noun
- sensibly adverb
- nonsensible adjective
- nonsensibleness noun
- nonsensibly adverb
- oversensible adjective
- oversensibleness noun
- oversensibly adverb
- unsensible adjective
- unsensibleness noun
- unsensibly adverb
- ˈԲ adverb
- ˈԲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sensible1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He carefully picked his moments to gracefully drive, square drive and guide boundaries alongside sensible accumulation on both sides of the wicket.
But one supportive Labour MP said Kendall's protections sounded sensible.
Really, Song wants to know whether a sensible girl can justify shackling herself to a broke creative.
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the post would not "helps matters at all", adding "we all have a responsibility to act in a sensible way in these circumstances".
"If we can be sensible with how it's used and spread on the land, it can be positive for farmers and for the water companies," he says.
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