CEFR B1

sensible

adjective

Meaning

Showing good judgment or practical understanding.

Examples

She made the sensible decision to save her money instead of buying the expensive car.
He's a very sensible person who always thinks before he acts.

Synonyms: practical, wise, reasonable, prudent

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sensible (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsensəbl/

Definition

Showing good judgment or practical understanding.

Examples

She made the sensible decision to save her money instead of buying the expensive car.
He's a very sensible person who always thinks before he acts.
It's sensible to have a backup plan in case something goes wrong.

How to Use sensible

sensible of (prepositional phrase): Aware of or conscious of something. — "He was sensible of the risks involved in the project."
sensible to (prepositional phrase): Able to be perceived or felt by the senses. — "The changes were not sensible to the untrained eye."

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