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sensible
Meaning: showing practical and sound judgment
sensible in a sentence
How sensible is used in real sentences:
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.
“Chen offered sensible advice: plant both feet, breathe slowly, and focus on one friendly face.”
— from the passage The Quiet Before the Bell
Synonyms for sensible
Other words for sensible — practical, reasonable and prudent — carry the same meaning.
- practical
- reasonable
- prudent
Antonyms of sensible
Words that mean the opposite of sensible:
- foolish
- impractical
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.