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

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

单词	sensibleness
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 sensibleness noun as in prudence the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance prudence wisdom sense wit levelheadedness logicality discretion intelligence discreetness policy gumption insight practicality common sense logicalness brains horse sense nous judgment rationality foresightedness caution perspicacity foresight astuteness sagacity farsightedness judgement shrewdness circumspection acumen clearheadedness gray matter discernment sapience discrimination forethoughtfulness forehandedness keenness care street smarts penetration precaution premeditation rationalness Antonyms & Near Antonyms imprudence indiscretion idiocy stupidity foolishness shortsightedness carelessness unreasonableness senselessness brainlessness heedlessness half-wittedness See More
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sensible

adjective

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing sensible

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