Definition Synonyms
Definition of sensible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behaviorshowing good judgment or practical ideas
- It's sensible to save money for emergencies.
2.
practical clothingcharacterized by practicality or comfort over style
- He wore sensible shoes for the hike.
3.
perceptionTECH. aware or sensitive to stimuliTECH.
- The sensible child noticed the tension in the room.
Expressions with sensible
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line where sky and Earth appear to meet
The ship disappeared beyond the sensible horizon.
Origin of sensible
Latin, sensibilis (perceptible) + -ible (capable of)
Terms with sensible included in their meaning
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planning
plan or suggestion that is sensible
advice
it would be sensible
goals
achievable or sensible to expect
fairness
fair and sensible in judgment or action
thought
clever or sensible thought or idea
personality
person who is calm and sensible
rationality
calm and sensible thinking in stressful situations
illogical
say things that are not logical or sensible
behavior
more sensible and judicious
personality
mentally stable and sensible
reasoning
reasonable or sensible in the circumstances
fairness
in a way that is fair and sensible
wise action
recommended as wise or sensible
sensible behavior
state of being sensible and practical
good judgment
be sensible and make sound decisions in practical situations
behavior
be sensible and make practical choices in everyday situations
behavior
shows good judgment and makes sensible practical choices
mindset
mentally sensible and practical in thinking and decisions
objects
not sensible or realistic in practice
behavior
make someone understand or behave in a sensible way
advice
accept sensible advice or arguments
persuasion
change mind after understanding a sensible or logical reason
decision making
ability to make sensible decisions
advice
source of sensible and logical advice
Examples of sensible in a sentence
Her sensible advice helped us avoid trouble. She chose a sensible coat for the cold weather. Sensible attire is required for the office. The sensible dog reacted to the slightest sound. She was sensible to the cold breeze on her skin.
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- French:judicieux, pratique, ...
- German:vernünftig, praktisch, ...
- Italian:ragionevole, pratico, ...
- Spanish:prudente, cómodo, ...
- Portuguese:prudente, práticos, ...
- Chinese:明智的, 实用的, ...
- Japanese:賢明な, 実用的な, ...
- Arabic:عَاقِل, عَمَلِي, ...
- Hebrew:נָבוֹן, מַעֲשִׂי, ...
- Russian:разумный, удобный, ...
- Ukrainian:розсудливий, зручний, ...
- Hindi:समझदार, आरामदायक, ...
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