sensible
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1sen·si·ble
adjective \ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl\Definition of SENSIBLE
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: of a kind to be felt or perceived: as a : perceptible to the senses or to reason or understanding <felt a sensible chill> <her distress was sensible from her manner> b archaic : perceptibly large : considerable c : perceptible as real or material : substantial <the sensible world in which we live>
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: having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable <sensible people> <made a sensible answer>
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: designed for practical ends (as comfort) rather than for appearance <sensible shoes>
— sen·si·ble·ness noun
— sen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb
See Examples of SENSIBLE
- My teacher gave me some sensible advice.
- She was sensible enough to stop driving when she got too tired.
- She wore a sensible coat.
Origin of SENSIBLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sensibilis, from sensus, past participle of sentire to feel
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to SENSIBLE
- Synonyms
- appreciable, apprehensible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, perceptible
2sensible
nounsen·si·ble
adjective \ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SENSIBLE
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: perceptible to the senses or to reason or understanding <felt a sensible chill>
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: capable of receiving sensory impressions <sensible to pain>
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