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Dictionary definition for: Sensible

1. (a) showing reason or sound judgment; "a sensible choice" "a sensible person"

2. (a) able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures" "the more sensible p{ enveloping(a), shrouding(a), concealing,& (concealing by enclosing or wrapping as if in something that is not solid; "the enveloping darkness" "hills concealed by shrou

3. (s) acting with or showing thought and good sense; "a sensible young man"

4. (s) marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; "judicious use of one''s money" "a sensible manager" "a wise decision"

5. (s) readily perceived by the senses; "the sensible universe" "a sensible odor"

6. (s) 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

7. (s) proceeding from good sense or judgment; "a sensible choice"

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