sensible
- adjective
- /ˈsɛnsəbl/
- I see that the students working here are more sensible and conscious.
- sensible and rational
Examples
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She made a sensible choice to study for her exam instead of going to the party.
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The sensible decision would be to save some money before going on vacation.
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I mean, we have a lot more to do before we could make a sensible theory out of this.
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And it was then that I became sensible of two things.
Fiction book (1994) -
It's way beyond reason and any sensible perception of how the political process works.
Blog text (26) -
Although this type of medication is not thought to interact with alcohol, it may be sensible to avoid excessive amounts.
Academic text (2011) -
The point is there is room there for legit sensible discussion that does not dehumanize anybody.
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It just means that you'll be aware of the flaws and try to and make sensible adjustments based upon your knowledge.
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Being sensible about your health means eating well and exercising regularly.
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Etymology
Sensible is linked to Latin sentire 'to feel' and the English word sense, so being sensible of something is like 'feeling' or noticing it in your mind. So, this use of sensible means being 'aware' of something.