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- Dictionarysensible/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"
- 2. (of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative: "Mum always made me have sensible shoes"
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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.
SENSIBLE definition: 1. based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding: 2. Sensible clothes…. Learn more.
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.
Sensible refers to your ability to make good judgements: She gave me some very sensible advice. It wasn't very sensible to eat all that chocolate at once, was it?
1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman. 2. cognizant; aware: sensible of his fault. 3. capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind: the sensible universe. 4. capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body. 5. conscious: The patient was speechless but still sensible.
Sensible actions or decisions are good because they are based on reasons rather than emotions. It might be sensible to get a solicitor. The sensible thing is to leave them alone.
Sensible refers to your ability to make good judgments: She gave me some very sensible advice. It wasn’t very sensible to go out on your own so late at night. Sensitive refers to how easily you react to things and how much you are aware of things or other people: a soap for sensitive skin This movie may upset a sensitive child.
