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sensible
adjective
Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
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ˈsen.sə.bl̩
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adjective
Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
“Made sensible of his mistakes”
adjective
Readily perceived by the senses
“The sensible universe”
adjective
Showing reason or sound judgment
“A sensible choice”
adjective
Able to feel or perceive
“Even amoeba are sensible creatures”
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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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