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sensible

adjective

aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsen.sə.bl̩

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed

    “made sensible of his mistakes”

adjective

  1. readily perceived by the senses

    “the sensible universe”

adjective

  1. showing reason or sound judgment

    “a sensible choice”

adjective

  1. able to feel or perceive

    “even amoeba are sensible creatures”

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Example Sentences

made sensible of his mistakes
{'source': 'Henry Hallam', 'text': 'I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling'}
{'source': 'Edmund Burke', 'text': 'sensible that a good deal more is still to be done'}
the sensible universe
a sensible odor
a sensible choice
a sensible person
even amoeba are sensible creatures
the more sensible parts of the skin

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