sensible
/ˈsɛnsəbəl/
noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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