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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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   What does a sensible person mean?

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   What does sensible mean in a sentence?

   • She was far too sensible for ingratitude, and fully appreciated the gifts that life had so liberally dealt her. Sensible definition: having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment. See examples of SENSIBLE used in a sentence.

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   What do you mean by Sensible Shoes?

   • Sensible shoes or clothes are practical and strong rather than fashionable and attractive. Wear loose clothing and sensible footwear. They were not sensibly dressed. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   Is it sensible to do something?

   • it is sensible to do something It is sensible to have contingency plans in place. it is sensible for somebody to do something It would be sensible for the government to take precautionary measures. are connected with two different meanings of sense. It wasn't very sensible to eat all that chocolate at once, was it?

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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.

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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.

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   refers to how easily you react to things, how easily you are offended or upset, or how much you are aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings: Extra Examples. She was a sensible little girl, and would never get into a car with a stranger.

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   Definitions of 'sensible'. 1. Sensible actions or decisions are good because they are based on reasons rather than emotions. [...] 2. Sensible people behave in a sensible way. [...] 3. Sensible shoes or clothes are practical and strong rather than fashionable and attractive.