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
- "Does the term sensible shoes mean anything to you?"
- “This is what I call a sensible speech,” responded Bunau-Varilla.
- It is what I call a sensible debate about risk in public policy making.
- In Los Angeles many argue for what they call sensible immigration reform.
- He was looking for a client to build what he called sensible-sized houses.
- John ain't no good; he ain't what you call sensible, but he's comfortable.
- In Los Angeles, many argued for what they call sensible immigration reform.
- "Now that is what I call sensible talk," Jake replied, in a tone of satisfaction.
- I then determined to give her no occasion for another rebuff if I could help it, but to do all in my power to entertain her with what she called sensible conversation.
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