sensible

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adjective

sen·si·ble ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce sensible (audio)

: having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable

sensible people

made a sensible answer

: designed for practical ends (such as comfort) rather than for appearance

sensible shoes

: of a kind to be felt or perceived: such as

: perceptible to the senses or to reason or understanding

felt a sensible chill

her distress was sensible from her manner

: perceptible as real or material : substantial

the sensible world in which we live

archaic : perceptibly large : considerable

: capable of receiving sensory impressions

sensible to pain

: receptive to external influences : sensitive

the most sensible reaches of the spirit

: perceiving through the senses or mind : cognizant

sensible of the increasing heat

also : convinced by perceived evidence : satisfied

sensible of my error

: emotionally aware and responsive

we are sensible of your problems

: conscious

sensibleness noun

sensibly

ˈsen(t)-sə-blē How to pronounce sensible (audio)

adverb

sensible

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noun

: something that can be sensed

Example Sentences

Adjective My teacher gave me some sensible advice. She was sensible enough to stop driving when she got too tired. She wore a sensible coat.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But Sevierville folk like Carl and think of him as sensible and down-to-earth.

Nancy Anderson, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2022 Amid outfits both colorful and sensible, a good chunk of the early arrivals sported logos for Metallica, the headliner band for Thursday night.

Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 Garofalo’s stand-up always made apathy and boredom look cool, glamorous and, most important, sensible.

New York Times, 14 July 2022 Administrative agencies and commissions of experts, by contrast, could take notice of the facts and conditions on the ground and implement sensible policy.

John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 The opening look: a young woman in a white tank top, blue jeans, and sensible black heels, striding down the runway with a Kalimero bag slung over her shoulder.

Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Zou Xou creative director Katherine Theobalds is all about footwear that's sensible but stylish.

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2022 Debt seemed like a sensible path — at the time, maybe the only path.

Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Until now, the sensible thing for a biotech company to do was leave the steel tank problem to someone else: Contract with someone whose business is supplying tanks or facilities to handle the fermentation.

Eben Bayer, Forbes, 25 July 2022

Noun

All four characters' voice actors are stellar, though in particular, the band's producer, voiced by Fiona Rene (Stumptown), kills it as the series' sensible-yet-fraught anchor.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 That’s thanks to unforgivable legislative failure on sensible, lifesaving gun control reforms despite one horrific massacre of innocent people after another.

Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 The shoes in particular have become something of a signature summertime style for the queen, who has been seen sporting the sensible yet fashionable look on numerous occasions over the years, especially during the warm.

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2022 The role of the sensible, pantsuits-rocking charity director is a departure from Rodriguez's more dramatic works, including her Golden Globe-winning role as Blanca Evangelista in Pose.

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 July 2022 When a Bernie Sanders supporter and MSNBC aficionado nearly killed Rep. Steve Scalise at a baseball practice in 2017, no one sensible blamed the anti-Republican rhetoric of Mr. Sanders or MSNBC for the gun violence.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 17 May 2022 Those settling in America in the 17th century thought idleness was sinful, and a six-day workweek sensible.

New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021 The final text adopted by the two chambers of Congress incorporates most of Gillibrand’s ideas for a Pentagon UFO office, which range from the sensible to the fantastical.

Jason Colavito, The New Republic, 14 Dec. 2021 And there may be larger market forces at work that make a single-source contractor for HLS sensible.

Jackie Wattles, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021 See More

sensible

adjective

as in distinguishable

able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind a sensible change in temperature

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

distinguishable
appreciable
audible
discernible
noticeable
perceptible
apprehensible
obvious
detectable
visible
discernable
identifiable
tangible
palpable
significant
straightforward
distinct
conspicuous
striking
observable
prominent
ponderable
clear
evident
plain
apparent
manifest
eye-catching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

insensible
indistinguishable
imperceptible
invisible
undetectable
inappreciable
unobtrusive
intangible
trivial
impalpable
inconspicuous
inaudible
indistinct
insignificant
slight
vague
faint
obscure
hidden
disguised
covert
concealed
unnoticeable
buried
shrouded

as in logical

according to the rules of logic this is the only sensible conclusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

logical
reasonable
rational
coherent
valid
good
analytic
sound
justifiable
empirical
analytical
empiric
consequent
well-grounded
well-founded
cognitive
sustainable
a priori
syllogistic
defensible
supportable
maintainable
tenable
a posteriori
defendable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unreasonable
irrational
illogical
weak
incoherent
unsound
specious
inconsequent
inconsequential
illegitimate
invalid
misleading
sophistical
stupid
fallacious
absurd
sophistic
insane
casuistical
fatuous
unscientific
preposterous
mad
crazy
casuistic
nonsensical
eristic
loony
nutty
thoughtless
unarticulated
harebrained
simpleminded
eristical
witless
daffy
unconvincing
senseless
cockeyed
half-witted
half-baked
looney
weak-minded
uncompelling

as in reasonable

based on sound reasoning or information a sensible decision to delay marriage until they knew one another better

Synonyms & Similar Words

logical
reasonable
reasoned
rational
good
valid
solid
commonsense
justified
informed
hard
plausible
true
sober
commonsensical
levelheaded
just
firm
credible
commonsensible
real
well-founded
convincing
validated
actual
certain
sure
cogent
substantiated
certified
confirmed
verified
corroborated
colorable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unreasonable
irrational
illogical
nonsensical
uninformed
unjustified
unsound
unfounded
invalid
nonrational
implausible
groundless
unwarranted
weak
unreasoned
unsupported
misguided
unsubstantiated
flimsy
unconvincing
nonvalid
false
fallacious
misled

as in aware

having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind sensible of the shift in attitude by the general public on the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

aware
conscious
mindful
regardful
cognizant
cautious
careful
apprehensive
ware
wary
vigilant
sentient
witting
watchful
attentive
heedful
safe
observant
alive
alert
open-eyed
wide-awake
hyperconscious
hyperaware

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

insensible
oblivious
unconscious
unaware
unmindful
unwitting
careless
mindless
incautious
heedless
inattentive
unwary
unguarded
unheeding

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of sensible are appreciable, palpable, perceptible, ponderable, and tangible. While all these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent," sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind.

an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature

The words appreciable and sensible can be used in similar contexts, but appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable.

an appreciable increase in income

While in some cases nearly identical to sensible, palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable.

the tension in the air was almost palpable

The meanings of perceptible and sensible largely overlap; however, perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent.

a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener

Although the words ponderable and sensible have much in common, ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance.

exerted a ponderable influence on world events

The synonyms tangible and sensible are sometimes interchangeable, but tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally.

no tangible evidence of UFOs

单词	sensible
释义	sensible 1 of 2 adjective sen·si·ble ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl 1 : having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable sensible people made a sensible answer 2 : designed for practical ends (such as comfort) rather than for appearance sensible shoes 3 : of a kind to be felt or perceived: such as a : perceptible to the senses or to reason or understanding felt a sensible chill her distress was sensible from her manner b : perceptible as real or material : substantial the sensible world in which we live c archaic : perceptibly large : considerable 4 a : capable of receiving sensory impressions sensible to pain b : receptive to external influences : sensitive the most sensible reaches of the spirit 5 a : perceiving through the senses or mind : cognizant sensible of the increasing heat also : convinced by perceived evidence : satisfied sensible of my error b : emotionally aware and responsive we are sensible of your problems c : conscious sensibleness noun sensibly ˈsen(t)-sə-blē adverb sensible 2 of 2 noun : something that can be sensed Synonyms Adjective appreciable apprehensible detectable discernible discernable distinguishable palpable perceptible See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective My teacher gave me some sensible advice. She was sensible enough to stop driving when she got too tired. She wore a sensible coat. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective But Sevierville folk like Carl and think of him as sensible and down-to-earth. Nancy Anderson, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2022 Amid outfits both colorful and sensible, a good chunk of the early arrivals sported logos for Metallica, the headliner band for Thursday night. Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 Garofalo’s stand-up always made apathy and boredom look cool, glamorous and, most important, sensible. New York Times, 14 July 2022 Administrative agencies and commissions of experts, by contrast, could take notice of the facts and conditions on the ground and implement sensible policy. John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 The opening look: a young woman in a white tank top, blue jeans, and sensible black heels, striding down the runway with a Kalimero bag slung over her shoulder. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Zou Xou creative director Katherine Theobalds is all about footwear that's sensible but stylish. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2022 Debt seemed like a sensible path — at the time, maybe the only path. Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Until now, the sensible thing for a biotech company to do was leave the steel tank problem to someone else: Contract with someone whose business is supplying tanks or facilities to handle the fermentation. Eben Bayer, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Noun All four characters' voice actors are stellar, though in particular, the band's producer, voiced by Fiona Rene (Stumptown), kills it as the series' sensible-yet-fraught anchor. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 That’s thanks to unforgivable legislative failure on sensible, lifesaving gun control reforms despite one horrific massacre of innocent people after another. Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 The shoes in particular have become something of a signature summertime style for the queen, who has been seen sporting the sensible yet fashionable look on numerous occasions over the years, especially during the warm. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2022 The role of the sensible, pantsuits-rocking charity director is a departure from Rodriguez's more dramatic works, including her Golden Globe-winning role as Blanca Evangelista in Pose. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 July 2022 When a Bernie Sanders supporter and MSNBC aficionado nearly killed Rep. Steve Scalise at a baseball practice in 2017, no one sensible blamed the anti-Republican rhetoric of Mr. Sanders or MSNBC for the gun violence. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 17 May 2022 Those settling in America in the 17th century thought idleness was sinful, and a six-day workweek sensible. New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021 The final text adopted by the two chambers of Congress incorporates most of Gillibrand’s ideas for a Pentagon UFO office, which range from the sensible to the fantastical. Jason Colavito, The New Republic, 14 Dec. 2021 And there may be larger market forces at work that make a single-source contractor for HLS sensible. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sensibilis, from sensus, past participle of sentire to feel First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing sensible sensible heat sensible heat Kids Definition sensible adjective sen·si·ble ˈsen-sə-bəl 1 : showing or containing good sense or judgment He was a sensible dog, and knew what to do when he met strangers. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie 2 : designed for a practical purpose rather than for appearance sensible shoes 3 : capable of feeling or perceiving The patient was sensible to pain. Medical Definition sensible adjective sen·si·ble ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl 1 : perceptible to the senses or to reason or understanding felt a sensible chill 2 : capable of receiving sensory impressions sensible to pain sensible adjective 1 as in distinguishable able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind a sensible change in temperature Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance distinguishable appreciable audible discernible noticeable perceptible apprehensible obvious detectable visible discernable identifiable tangible palpable significant straightforward distinct conspicuous striking observable prominent ponderable clear evident plain apparent manifest eye-catching Antonyms & Near Antonyms insensible indistinguishable imperceptible invisible undetectable inappreciable unobtrusive intangible trivial impalpable inconspicuous inaudible indistinct insignificant slight vague faint obscure hidden disguised covert concealed unnoticeable buried shrouded See More 2 as in logical according to the rules of logic this is the only sensible conclusion Synonyms & Similar Words logical reasonable rational coherent valid good analytic sound justifiable empirical analytical empiric consequent well-grounded well-founded cognitive sustainable a priori syllogistic defensible supportable maintainable tenable a posteriori defendable Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreasonable irrational illogical weak incoherent unsound specious inconsequent inconsequential illegitimate invalid misleading sophistical stupid fallacious absurd sophistic insane casuistical fatuous unscientific preposterous mad crazy casuistic nonsensical eristic loony nutty thoughtless unarticulated harebrained simpleminded eristical witless daffy unconvincing senseless cockeyed half-witted half-baked looney weak-minded uncompelling See More 3 as in reasonable based on sound reasoning or information a sensible decision to delay marriage until they knew one another better Synonyms & Similar Words logical reasonable reasoned rational good valid solid commonsense justified informed hard plausible true sober commonsensical levelheaded just firm credible commonsensible real well-founded convincing validated actual certain sure cogent substantiated certified confirmed verified corroborated colorable Antonyms & Near Antonyms unreasonable irrational illogical nonsensical uninformed unjustified unsound unfounded invalid nonrational implausible groundless unwarranted weak unreasoned unsupported misguided unsubstantiated flimsy unconvincing nonvalid false fallacious misled See More 4 as in aware having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind sensible of the shift in attitude by the general public on the issue Synonyms & Similar Words aware conscious mindful regardful cognizant cautious careful apprehensive ware wary vigilant sentient witting watchful attentive heedful safe observant alive alert open-eyed wide-awake hyperconscious hyperaware Antonyms & Near Antonyms insensible oblivious unconscious unaware unmindful unwitting careless mindless incautious heedless inattentive unwary unguarded unheeding See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of sensible are appreciable, palpable, perceptible, ponderable, and tangible. While all these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent," sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind. an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature The words appreciable and sensible can be used in similar contexts, but appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable. an appreciable increase in income While in some cases nearly identical to sensible, palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable. the tension in the air was almost palpable The meanings of perceptible and sensible largely overlap; however, perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent. a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener Although the words ponderable and sensible have much in common, ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance. exerted a ponderable influence on world events The synonyms tangible and sensible are sometimes interchangeable, but tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally. no tangible evidence of UFOs
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sensible

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