sensible

/ˈsɛnsəbəl/
noun
  1. A person who is practical and reasonable (informal, often used in the phrase 'the sensible').
    • She's a sensible, so she brought extra snacks.
    • The sensibles always plan ahead for the trip.
    • In our group, Mark is the sensible one.
adjective
  1. Having or showing good judgment; practical and reasonable.
    • Wearing a helmet while biking is the sensible thing to do.
    • It was a sensible decision to bring an umbrella.
    • She is a sensible person who saves money for emergencies.
  2. Able to notice or perceive something; aware (followed by 'of' or 'to').
    • She remained sensible to the needs of her team.
    • He was sensible of the risks involved in the climb.
    • The dog is sensible to changes in the weather.
  3. Practical and functional rather than fashionable or decorative.
    • She wore sensible shoes for the long walk.
    • The furniture was simple and sensible, not fancy.
    • He chose a sensible car that gets good gas mileage.
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