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Sensibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensibly

 

[ หˆsษ›nsษชbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a reasonable and logical manner

Sensibly means in a way that shows good judgment and practicality. It implies making decisions or taking actions based on sound reasoning and common sense. Being sensible often involves weighing the pros and cons of a situation before acting.

Synonyms

logically, prudently, reasonably, wisely

Examples of usage

  • She sensibly decided to save money for a rainy day.
  • He sensibly chose to study for the exam rather than go out partying.
Context #2 | Adverb

with sensitivity or awareness

In another sense, sensibly can also mean with sensitivity or awareness. It implies being attuned to the feelings and needs of others, showing empathy and understanding.

Synonyms

considerately, empathetically, sensitively, thoughtfully

Examples of usage

  • She spoke to him sensibly, taking his feelings into account.
  • He sensibly handled the situation with care and compassion.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensibly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensatamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vernรผnftig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozsฤ…dnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขๆ˜Žใซ (ใ‘ใ‚“ใ‚ใ„ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raisonnablement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensatamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makul bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋ช…ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนู‚ู„ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozumnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozumne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žๆ™บๅœฐ (mรญngzhรฌ dรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smiselno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynsamlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“ (gonivrulad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensatamente

Etymology

The word 'sensibly' originates from the Middle English term 'sensibil,' which is derived from the Old French word 'sensible.' The root of the word, 'sens,' comes from the Latin word 'sensus,' meaning 'perception' or 'feeling.' Over time, 'sensibly' has evolved to encompass notions of practicality, reason, and sensitivity.

See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,392, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.