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   Sen·si·ble

   /ˈsensəbəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit: "I cannot believe that it is sensible to spend so much"
   • ▪ (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence: "he was a sensible and capable boy"
   • 2. (of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative: "Mom always made me have sensible shoes"
   • 3. readily perceived; appreciable: archaic "it will effect a sensible reduction in these figures"
   • ▪ able to notice or appreciate; not unaware of: "we are sensible of the difficulties he faces"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘perceptible by the senses’): from Old French, or from Latin sensibilis, from sensus (see sense).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sensibleness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sensibleSensible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SENSIBLE is having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable. How to use sensible in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sensible.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSENSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SENSIBLE definition: 1. based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding: 2. Sensible clothes…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sensibleSensible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Sensible means practical and reasonable. If you're wearing sensible shoes, they're sturdy, comfortable, good for walking, and your feet don't hurt. If you're a sensible person, you're level-headed and calm, and you make wise decisions.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sensibleSENSIBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sensible definition: having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment. See examples of SENSIBLE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySENSIBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SENSIBLE meaning: 1. based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding: 2. Sensible clothes…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSENSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment. a sensible young woman. 2. (usually fol. by of) cognizant; keenly aware. sensible of his fault. 3. significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable. a sensible reduction in price.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishsensible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Sensible refers to your ability to make good judgments: She gave me some very sensible advice. It wasn’t very sensible to go out on your own so late at night. Sensitive refers to how easily you react to things and how much you are aware of things or other people: a soap for sensitive skin This movie may upset a sensitive child.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › sensibleSensible - definition of sensible by The Free Dictionary

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   1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman. 2. cognizant; aware: sensible of his fault. 3. capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind: the sensible universe. 4. capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySENSIBLE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    SENSIBLE meaning: 1. showing good judgment: 2. having a practical purpose: . Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsensible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    adjective. /ˈsensəbl/ (of people and their behaviour) able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical. She's a sensible sort of person. I think that's a very sensible idea. I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. Say something sensible. a sensible approach/decision/solution/option.