sensible

adjective
UK: /ˈsensɪbl/
US: /ˈsensəbl/

  1. Reasonable and practical; showing good judgment.

    1. It was sensible to bring an umbrella today; it's raining now.
    2. Investing in renewable energy sources is a sensible approach to environmental conservation and economic growth.

  2. Aware or conscious of something.

    1. I am sensible of your kindness to me and my family.
    2. She is sensible of the challenges that lie ahead, but remains determined to succeed despite any obstacles.

Synonyms

reasonable practical realistic wise sound aware conscious perceptive

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The word "sensible" in English means: Reasonable and practical; showing good judgment., Aware or conscious of something..

The phonetic transcription of "sensible" is /ˈsensɪbl/ in British English and /ˈsensəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sensible": reasonable, practical, realistic, wise, sound, aware, conscious, perceptive.

Example usage of "sensible": "It was sensible to bring an umbrella today; it's raining now.". More examples on the page.