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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"
    • 2. (of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative: "Mum always made me have sensible shoes"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSENSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sensibleSensible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sensibleSensible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

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

    1. adjective. 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 advice. Synonyms: wise, practical, prudent, shrewd More Synonyms of sensible. sensibly (sensɪbli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb]

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

    /ˈsensəbl/ (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.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › sensibleSENSIBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

    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.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSENSIBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    SENSIBLE definition: 1. showing good judgment: 2. having a practical purpose: . Learn more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySENSIBLE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    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. [...] More. English usage.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › sensiblesensible - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    2 days ago · sensible (comparative more sensible, superlative most sensible or sensiblest) Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.