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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