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sensible
[ sen-suh-buhl ]
adjective
- having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment:
a sensible young woman.
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Antonyms:
- cognizant; keenly aware (usually followed by of ):
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.
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- 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 calledsensible note a less common term for leading note
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adverb
- ˈԲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- s··Ա noun
- s· adverb
- ԴDz·s· adjective
- non·s··Ա noun
- non·s· adverb
- v·s· adjective
- over·s··Ա noun
- over·s· adverb
- ܲ·s· adjective
- un·s··Ա noun
- un·s· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sensible1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A sensible plan in theory, but with a disastrous outcome two batters later.
"If you drive and you're wanting your kids to be safe on the back you're just a sensible person," he added.
"This will be a vital, public role to ensure sensible, light-touch regulation helps to strengthen financial sustainability and put fans back at the heart of the game," said Nandy.
“To be in favor of sensible gun control or regulation measures is not the same as trying to manipulate a process.”
"I didn't keep them on the straight and narrow. They are just very sensible people with balance in their life," she says.
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