sensible meaning and definition

SENSIBLE adjective

Definition of sensible (adjective)

1. showing reason or sound judgment
   • "a sensible choice"; "a sensible person"
   • synonyms: reasonable
   • antonym: unreasonable
2. able to feel or perceive
   • "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin"
   • synonyms: sensitive
   • antonym: insensible
3. readily perceived by the senses
   • "the sensible universe"; "a sensible odor"
4. aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
   • "made sensible of his mistakes"; "I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling"- Henry Hallam; "sensible that a good deal more is still to be done"- Edmund Burke