sensible
IPA: sˈɛnsʌbʌɫ
noun
- (obsolete) Sensation; sensibility.
- (obsolete) That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.
- (obsolete) That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.
adjective
- Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason, or reflecting such ability.
- Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
- (especially formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
- (archaic) Able to feel or perceive.
- (archaic) Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.
- (archaic) Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.
- (archaic) Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.
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Examples of "sensible" in Sentences
- The error was sensible.
- He is sensible and flexible, coolheaded.
- Tori is a logical and sensible member of the team.
- A sensible reading of the article gives the citation.
- As a people, they are stolid, sensible, loyal and courageous.