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sensible

sensible

7 3.5
Aware of something, often by noticing small signs
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɛnsəbl/
translation icon : consciente de
  • I see that the students working here are more sensible and conscious.
  • sensible and rational

Examples

  • She made a sensible choice to study for her exam instead of going to the party.

  • The sensible decision would be to save some money before going on vacation.

  • I mean, we have a lot more to do before we could make a sensible theory out of this.

  • 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.

  • It just means that you'll be aware of the flaws and try to and make sensible adjustments based upon your knowledge.

  • Being sensible about your health means eating well and exercising regularly.

Synonyms

aware
vssensible
2.7

Knowing that something exists or is happening

is about intuition or intellect as the way of knowing rather than external facts
cognizant
vssensible
22 7.5

Aware of a fact or a situation

is about internal intuitive or intellectual awareness rather than received information

Antonyms

367 3.7

Not knowing about something or how it works

175 2.9

Not knowing that something is happening or true

Compounds

A line where the sky and sea or land seem to meet when you look out

How Aware

perceptive
43 5.5
aware
2.7
sensible
7 3.5
unaware
175 2.9
oblivious
76 6.3

Surface Forms

sensible positive

Morphology

sensible = sense (semi-transparent) = sense + ible

Derived from 'sense' in the abstract sense of awareness, but the abstract/mental 'aware' meaning may be less obvious to learners and can be confused with the 'reasonable' sense of 'sensible'.

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.