sen|si|ble

sen|si|ble
sen|si|ble «SEHN suh buhl», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. having good sense; showing good judgment; wise: »

She is too sensible to do anything foolish. One hears very sensible things said on opposite sides (George Eliot).

2. aware; conscious: »

I am sensible of your kindness. [He] said how deeply sensible he was of the great honour done him (London Times).

SYNONYM(S): sentient, cognizant.
3. that can be noticed; considerable: »

a sensible reduction in expenses. There is a sensible difference between yellow and orange.

SYNONYM(S): perceptible, appreciable.
4. that can be perceived by the senses: »

the sensible horizon.

5. capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs, tissues, or parts of the body.
6. sensitive: »

sensible of shame.

7. sensitive to external influences, as a thermometer.
–n.
1. that which produces sensation; an object of sense.
2. a person who shows sensibility.
[< Latin sēnsibilis < sēnsus, -ūs; see etym. under sense (Cf.sense)]
sen´si|ble|ness, noun.
Synonym Study adjective. 1 Sensible, practical mean having or showing good sense. Sensible applies particularly to the common sense shown in acting and speaking, and implies both natural intelligence and good judgment: »

He is too sensible to be worried by silly rumors.

Practical applies particularly to the common sense used in the performance of everyday tasks, and implies the ability to see what must or can be done and to use the best means at hand to accomplish it: »

She is a practical woman and does not understand people who dream, speculate, or theorize.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • in|sen|si|ble — «ihn SEHN suh buhl», adjective. 1. a) not sensitive; not able to feel or nice: »insensible to cold. A blind man is insensible to colors. b) without emotion; unmoved; callous: »a cold, insensible man. A lifetime as a soldier had not made him… …   Useful english dictionary

  • com|mon-sen|si|ble — «KOM uhn SEHN suh buhl», adjective. Informal. common sense …   Useful english dictionary

  • sub|sen|si|ble — «suhb SEHN suh buhl», adjective. deeper than the range of the senses; too deep or subtle for the senses to grasp …   Useful english dictionary

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  • in|sen´si|bly — in|sen|si|ble «ihn SEHN suh buhl», adjective. 1. a) not sensitive; not able to feel or nice: »insensible to cold. A blind man is insensible to colors. b) without emotion; unmoved; callous: »a cold, insensible man. A lifetime as a soldier had not… …   Useful english dictionary

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