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- [sen-suh-buh l]
- /ˈsɛn sə bəl/
- /ˈsensəbl/
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- [sen-suh-buh l]
- /ˈsɛn sə bəl/
Definitions of sensible word
- adjective sensible having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman. 1
- adjective sensible cognizant; keenly aware (usually followed by of): sensible of his fault. 1
- adjective sensible significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable: a sensible reduction in price. 1
- adjective sensible capable of being perceived by the senses; material: the sensible universe. 1
- adjective sensible capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body. 1
- adjective sensible perceptible to the mind. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of sensible
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Old French < Latin sēnsibilis, equivalent to sēns(us) sense + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Sensible
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sensible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sensible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sensible
adj sensible
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- down-to-earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
- shrewd — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- practical — of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics.
Antonyms for sensible
adj sensible
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
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