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

Definition of sensible

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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
4a : capable of receiving sensory impressions sensible to pain
b : receptive to external influences : sensitive the most sensible reaches of the spirit
5a : 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

sensible

noun

Definition of sensible (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that can be sensed
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Adjective

sensibleness noun
sensibly \ ˈsen(t)-​sə-​blē How to pronounce sensibly (audio) \ adverb

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Adjective

material, physical, corporeal, phenomenal, sensible, objective mean of or belonging to actuality. material implies formation out of tangible matter; used in contrast with spiritual or ideal it may connote the mundane, crass, or grasping. material values physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary. the physical benefits of exercise corporeal implies having the tangible qualities of a body such as shape, size, or resistance to force. artists have portrayed angels as corporeal beings phenomenal applies to what is known or perceived through the senses rather than by intuition or rational deduction. scientists concerned with the phenomenal world sensible stresses the capability of readily or forcibly impressing the senses. the earth's rotation is not sensible to us objective may stress material or independent existence apart from a subject perceiving it. no objective evidence of damage

perceptible, sensible, palpable, tangible, appreciable, ponderable mean apprehensible as real or existent. perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent. a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind. an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable. the tension in the air was almost palpable tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally. no tangible evidence of UFOs appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable. an appreciable increase in income ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance. exerted a ponderable influence on world events

aware, cognizant, conscious, sensible, alive, awake mean having knowledge of something. aware implies vigilance in observing or alertness in drawing inferences from what one experiences. aware of changes in climate cognizant implies having special or certain knowledge as from firsthand sources. not fully cognizant of the facts conscious implies that one is focusing one's attention on something or is even preoccupied by it. conscious that my heart was pounding sensible implies direct or intuitive perceiving especially of intangibles or of emotional states or qualities. sensible of a teacher's influence alive adds to sensible the implication of acute sensitivity to something. alive to the thrill of danger awake implies that one has become alive to something and is on the alert. a country always awake to the threat of invasion

wise, sage, sapient, judicious, prudent, sensible, sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises

Examples of sensible in a Sentence

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 My teacher gave me some sensible advice. She was sensible enough to stop driving when she got too tired. She wore a sensible coat.
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 So, for her, removing her implant was the only sensible option. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "'I Got Implants After Surviving Breast Cancer Twice—Then I Learned They Cause Cancer'," 4 Sep. 2019 Meanwhile, Adair’s function, beyond terrorizing contractors who are tardy in delivering custom furnishing, is to run their house, to manage their business affairs, to be a sensible guy and a charming plus-one. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "Why “Styling Hollywood” Is One of the Best Celebrity-Stylist Reality Shows," 30 Aug. 2019 Beyond that, brands will reclassify economically sensible cost-cutting initiatives, such as energy savings, as sustainability initiatives. — Yossi Sheffi, Quartz, "Removing mini-shampoos from hotel rooms won’t save the environment," 29 Aug. 2019 The allegations make both our national situation and the sensible course of action plain. — Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, "The Border Wall Is Trump’s High Crime," 29 Aug. 2019 In their ivory towers, the NFL owners have to be aware that the only sensible change is cutting the preseason in half (two games) and having more joint practices to serve as an evaluation tool for their players. — Ryan O'halloran, The Denver Post, "Broncos Mailbag: Should calling for fair catches be Denver’s punt-return strategy?," 27 Aug. 2019 Nowadays, even sensible government actions injure some farmers. — George Will, National Review, "Trade War Shows Reality of ‘America First’ in Action," 25 Aug. 2019 There are many sensible things languages could do, but don’t. — The Economist, "A new book spells out the magic of language," 22 Aug. 2019 The state and local governments at least should try to govern in good faith, set correct and sensible priorities, not mis-govern, often due to poor or sick politics. — Erin Baldassari, The Mercury News, "How to catch carpool cheats: Behind the search to find a better way," 28 July 2019

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 Some see the investments as sensible for an organization sitting on enormous cash reserves. — Rebecca R. Ruiz, New York Times, "Sign Up for the Sports Newsletter," 23 Feb. 2016

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