SENSIBLE


Meaning of SENSIBLE in English

■ adjective

1》 wise and prudent; having or showing common sense.

2》 practical and functional rather than decorative.

3》 ( ~ of/to ) able to notice or appreciate.

↘ archaic readily perceived; appreciable.

Derivatives

~ness noun

sensibly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr., or from L. sensibilis , from sensus (see sense ).

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