English dictionary

sensible Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of sensible?

The plural of sensible is sensibles.

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of sensible?

The comparative form is more sensible and the superlative form is most sensible.

/ˈsɛn.sɪ.bəl/

What Does Sensible Mean?

Sensible is an adjective that means Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability. It can also mean Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing. As a noun, it means Sensation; sensibility.

Sensible: Key Facts

Part of speech	adjective, noun
Pronunciation	//ˈsɛn.sɪ.bəl//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	prudent, judicious and serious
Antonyms	insensible and unreasonable
Plural	sensibles
Comparative / superlative	more sensible, most sensible

Sensible Definition (Adjective)

Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.
Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
I only wear high heels on formal occasions; otherwise, I prefer sensible shoes.
Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
For Plato the belief in sensible objects is fallible.
Able to feel or perceive.
Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.
a sensible thermometer
Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.
Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.

Sensible as a Noun

Sensation; sensibility.
That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.
That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.

Adjective

Perceptible by the senses.
Easily perceived; appreciable.
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.
Characterized more by usefulness or practicality than by fashionableness, especially of clothing.

Antonyms of Sensible

insensible unreasonable

Sensible in a Sentence

I only wear high heels on formal occasions; otherwise, I prefer sensible shoes.

For Plato the belief in sensible objects is fallible.

a sensible thermometer

Word Forms & Grammar

sensible (comparative more sensible, superlative most sensible or (rare or archaic) sensiblest)

sensible (plural sensibles)

Words That Rhyme With Sensible

ostensible indispensable incomprehensible insensible comprehensible reprehensible indispensible dispensable indefensible defensible tensible compensable fencible

Origin of Sensible

From Latin sēnsibilis (“perceptible by the senses, having feeling, sensible”), from sentiō (“to feel, perceive”).

How Do You Say Sensible?

The standard pronunciation of sensible is //ˈsɛn.sɪ.bəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Sensible

Is sensible an adjective or a noun?

Sensible is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for sensible?

Close synonyms of sensible are prudent, judicious and serious. See the full list of sensible synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of sensible?

Antonyms of sensible include insensible and unreasonable.

What is the plural of sensible?

The plural of sensible is sensibles.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of sensible?

The comparative form is more sensible and the superlative form is most sensible.