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   sensible

   /ˈsɛnsɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit: "I cannot believe that it is sensible to spend so much"
   • ▪ (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence: "he was a sensible and capable boy"
   • 2. (of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative: "Mum always made me have sensible shoes"
   • 3. readily perceived; appreciable: archaic "it will effect a sensible reduction in these figures"
   • ▪ able to notice or appreciate; not unaware of: "we are sensible of the difficulties he faces"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘perceptible by the senses’): from Old French, or from Latin sensibilis, from sensus (see sense).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sensibleness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sensibleSensible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SENSIBLE is having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable. How to use sensible in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sensible.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSENSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SENSIBLE definition: 1. based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding: 2. Sensible clothes…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sensibleSensible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Sensible means practical and reasonable. If you're wearing sensible shoes, they're sturdy, comfortable, good for walking, and your feet don't hurt. If you're a sensible person, you're level-headed and calm, and you make wise decisions.

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   Sensible definition: having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment. See examples of SENSIBLE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSENSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment. a sensible young woman. 2.(usually fol. by of) cognizant; keenly aware. sensible of his fault. 3. significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable. a sensible reduction in price.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › sensiblesensible - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 12, 2024 · sensible ( comparative more sensible, superlative most sensible or sensiblest) Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsensible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   sensible. adjective. /ˈsensəbl/. /ˈsensəbl/. (of people and their behaviour) able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical. She's a sensible sort of person. I think that's a very sensible idea. I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. Say something sensible.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSENSIBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SENSIBLE definition: 1. showing good judgment: 2. having a practical purpose: . Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › sensibleSensible - definition of sensible by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. Acting with or exhibiting good judgment; reasonable: a sensible person; a sensible choice. b. Not ornate or impractical: a sensible hairdo; sensible shoes. 2. Having a perception of something; cognizant: "I am sensible that a good deal more is still to be done"(Edmund Burke). See Synonyms at aware. 3.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySENSIBLE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    1. Sensible actions or decisions are good because they are based on reasons rather than emotions. [...] 2. Sensible people behave in a sensible way.