sensible

noun

(obsolete) Sensation; sensibility.

(obsolete) That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.

(obsolete) That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.

adjective

Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.

Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.

(especially formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.

(archaic) Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.

(archaic) Able to feel or perceive.

(archaic) Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.

(archaic) Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.

Roots

sentiosens- · Latin · feel

Synonyms for sensible

reasonableadj commonsenseadj prudentadj judiciousadj rationaladj saneadj wiseadj sensitiveadj logicaladj sagaciousadj intelligentadj levelheadedadj reasonedadj perspicaciousadj shrewdadj cogentadj clearheadedadj

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