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 sensible sensible /ˈsɛnsəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Showing reason or sound judgment  ( sensible , reasonable )
    showing reason or sound judgment
     A sensible choice
    a sensible choice
     A sensible person
    a sensible person
  2. Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed  ( sensible )
    aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
     Made sensible of his mistakes
    made sensible of his mistakes
     I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling
    I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling
     Sensible that a good deal more is still to be done
    sensible that a good deal more is still to be done
  3. Readily perceived by the senses  ( sensible )
    readily perceived by the senses
     The sensible universe
    the sensible universe
     A sensible odor
    a sensible odor
  4. Able to feel or perceive  ( sensible , sensitive )
    able to feel or perceive
     Even amoeba are sensible creatures
    even amoeba are sensible creatures
     The more sensible parts of the skin
    the more sensible parts of the skin