adjective

sensible

sensible, practical, reasonable

That was a very sensible decision.

That was a very sensible decision.

She wore sensible shoes for the long walk.

She wore sensible shoes for the long walk.

a sensible ((noun)) - practical or showing good judgment. That's a very sensible idea.

sensible ((to do sth.)) - showing good judgment to do something. It was sensible to bring an umbrella.

Synonyms: practical, reasonable, prudent; Antonyms: foolish, silly, impractical

From Latin 'sensibilis' meaning 'perceptible by the senses', from 'sentire' meaning 'to feel, perceive'.

A 'sensible' decision is one that makes 'sense'. It's logical and practical.

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