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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. 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.

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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.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySENSIBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

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

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   A sensible person is able to make good decisions and judgements based on reason.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsensible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (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. a sensible approach/decision/solution/option.