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What is another word for Sensible? – 200 Sensible Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rational reasonable prudent wise judicious intelligent logical sound practical level-headed sane sober balanced moderate cautious careful thoughtful discerning perceptive astute sage clever sharp smart informed knowledgeable enlightened aware vigilant attentive considerate sensible discreet tactful diplomatic politic circumspect wise far-sighted farsighted visionary keen canny shrewd acute penetrating incisive astute sharp-witted clever ingenious resourceful cleverest sapient

    Meaning of Sensible

    Having or showing a reasonable and intelligent attitude to something, or able to make good judgments based on reason.

    Definitions

    • Having, revealing, or involving a sane and sensible mind, or a reasonable and intelligent attitude to something
    • Able to make good judgments based on reason, or having a reasonable and intelligent attitude to something
    • Having a reasonable and intelligent attitude to something, or making good judgments based on reason

    Etymology of Sensible

    The word "sensible" comes from the Latin "sensibilis," meaning "capable of feeling," which is derived from "sentire," meaning "to feel"
    Historically, the word "sensible" initially meant "having the ability to feel or perceive physically or emotionally," but over time, it developed to include the sense of "having or showing a reasonable and intelligent attitude"

    Example Uses

    • It's sensible to save some money each month in case of emergencies
    • She made a sensible decision to invest in a diversified portfolio
    • He's a sensible person who always thinks before acting
    • It's sensible to wear warm clothing in cold weather
    • She's sensible enough to know when to take a risk and when to play it safe

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    foolish imprudent reckless rash impulsive impetuous thoughtless inconsiderate incautious careless irresponsible unreasonable illogical irrational absurd ridiculous preposterous silly stupid absurd ludicrous laughable risible fatuous asinine foolish silly idiotic mindless brainless foolish vacuous vapid frivolous foolish

    Related Nouns

    reason sense sanity wisdom prudence discretion judgment intelligence logic rationality moderation balance stability caution carefulness thoughtfulness discernment perception awareness vigilance attentiveness consideration tact diplomacy politics vision keenness canniness shrewdness acuteness incisiveness cleverness ingenuity resourcefulness

    Related Verbs

    reason think ponder reflect consider weigh judge decide discern perceive realize understand appreciate recognize acknowledge consider ponder deliberate meditate contemplate think reflect rationalize analyze evaluate assess estimate appraise gauge

    Related Adjectives

    rational reasonable intelligent logical sound practical level-headed sane sober balanced moderate cautious careful thoughtful discerning perceptive astute wise clever sharp smart informed knowledgeable enlightened aware vigilant attentive considerate discreet tactful diplomatic politic circumspect wise far-sighted farsighted visionary keen canny shrewd acute penetrating incisive astute sharp-witted clever ingenious resourceful