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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sen•si•ble /ˈsɛnsəbəl/USA pronunciation adj. - having, using, or showing good sense:a sensible woman.
- knowing;
aware:[be + ~]was sensible of his fault. - capable of being sensed by the senses or the mind:[before a noun]the sensible universe.
- practical:sensible shoes for camping.
sen•si•bly, adv.: dressed sensibly for the safari.See -sens-. Compare sensitive and sensible. The word sensible describes a person having common sense, who makes intelligent decisions or shows good judgment:He's very sensible when it comes to spending money.The word sensitive refers to someone who feels things easily and deeply and understands the feelings of others:You should be more sensitive and caring toward the less fortunate. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sen•si•ble (sen′sə bəl),USA pronunciation adj. - having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment:a sensible young woman.
- cognizant;
keenly aware (usually fol. by of ):sensible of his fault. - significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.;
considerable;
appreciable:a sensible reduction in price. - capable of being perceived by the senses;
material:the sensible universe. - 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.
- Latin sēnsibilis, equivalent. to sēns(us) sense + -ibilis -ible
- Old French
- Middle English 1325–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged intelligent, sagacious, rational, reasonable. See practical.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged conscious, understanding, observant.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged perceptible, discernible, palpable.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stupid.
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