Sensible: meaning, definitions and examples
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sensible
[ หsษnsษชb(ษ)l ]
in decision making
Having or showing good sense or judgment; reasonable or wise.
Synonyms
judicious, logical, practical, reasonable, wise.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sensible |
Appropriate to use when describing decisions or actions that show good sense and sound judgment.
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practical |
Ideal for situations that emphasize functionality, usefulness, or the pragmatic aspects of decisions or actions.
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reasonable |
Useful for describing actions or thoughts that are fair and sensible, or expectations that are not too extreme.
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logical |
Appropriate when referring to clear, rational thinking based on reason or facts.
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wise |
Best used when emphasizing decisions or actions that reflect deep knowledge, experience, and good judgment.
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judicious |
Best used when highlighting careful thought and deliberation in making decisions, often implying wisdom and fairness.
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Examples of usage
- He made a sensible decision to save money for the future.
- It is sensible to wear a helmet while riding a bike.
in relation to feelings or emotions
Perceptible by the senses or the mind.
Synonyms
apparent, discernible, noticeable, palpable, perceptible.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sensible |
Use this word when referring to something that shows good judgment or practical sense.
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perceptible |
Use this word for something that can be noticed or detected by the senses or the mind.
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discernible |
Use this word to describe something that can be noticed or recognized, though it might require some effort or attention.
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noticeable |
Use this word to describe something that is easily seen or detected.
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apparent |
Use this word when something is clear or obvious to understand, often at first glance.
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palpable |
This word is best used when something is so clear that it almost feels as though it can be touched or physically felt.
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Examples of usage
- The perfume had a sensible floral fragrance.
- She had a sensible feeling of unease.
Translations
Translations of the word "sensible" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sensรญvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช vernรผnftig
๐ฎ๐ฉ masuk akal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทัะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rozsฤ dny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณขๆใช
๐ซ๐ท raisonnable
๐ช๐ธ sensato
๐น๐ท akฤฑllฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ช ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ rozumnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozumnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ razumen
๐ฎ๐ธ skynsamur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤฤฑllฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ sensato
Etymology
The word 'sensible' originated from the Latin word 'sensibilis', which means 'capable of perception'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of having good sense or judgment. The term has been in use since the 14th century and has remained a common word in the English language due to its practical and versatile nature.
See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,024 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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