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sensible
showing practical and sound judgment
Synonyms
- practical
- reasonable
- prudent
Antonyms
- foolish
- impractical
sensible in a sentence
Wearing boots was a sensible choice for the muddy field trip.
It was sensible to save part of the poster board in case the group made a mistake.
Where it comes from
From Latin sensibilis 'perceptible or capable of feeling'
Memory hook
Picture packing a raincoat and extra socks before a muddy hike.
Read it in context
- The Quiet Before the Bell Narrative