sensible — having or showing good judgment; reasonable and practical
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing good judgment; reasonable and practical
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsensəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always wears sensible shoes, unlike my sister who wobbles in high heels
- It's sensible to check the weather before planning a picnic
- He made the sensible choice to study instead of binge-watching Netflix all night
sensible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsensəbl/]
having or showing good judgment; reasonable and practical
She made the sensible decision to save money instead of buying a luxury bag.
Choosing a helmet before riding was the sensible thing to do.
Being sensible made her responsible, and every challenge became possible.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sensibilis' meaning 'capable of sensation or perception,' derived from 'sensus' (feeling, sense) and the suffix '-ibilis' (capable of). The word entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
sens- (feel, perceive) + -ible (capable of, worthy of) = sensible (capable of sensation; showing good judgment)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always wears sensible shoes, unlike my sister who wobbles in high heels”
“It's sensible to check the weather before planning a picnic”
“He made the sensible choice to study instead of binge-watching Netflix all night”
“A sensible diet includes vegetables, not just pizza and ice cream”
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