CEFR B1

sensible person

noun phrase

Meaning

A person who has or shows good judgment and common sense; someone who is practical and reasonable.

Examples

She's a very sensible person who always thinks before she acts.
As a sensible person, he decided to save money for a rainy day.

Synonyms: reasonable, practical, wise, prudent

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sensible person (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsəbl ˈpɜːrsn/

Definition

A person who has or shows good judgment and common sense; someone who is practical and reasonable.

Examples

She's a very sensible person who always thinks before she acts.
As a sensible person, he decided to save money for a rainy day.
The teacher advised the students to be sensible and avoid dangerous situations.

How to Use sensible person

sensible of (prepositional phrase): Aware of or realizing something. — "He was sensible of the risks involved."

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