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Dictionary.com [http://www.dictionary.com/] Word of the Day Translate Games Blog Apps Favorites Log Out Log In Dictionary.com Thesaurus.com My Account Log Out Log In Try Our Apps synonyms definitions synonyms translations Follow @dictionarycom follow Dictionary.com - + My Synonyms ( 0 ) sensible star see definition of sensible Font size X Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa show all adjective adj realistic, reasonable prev next astute Relevance Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonym’s sense matches the sense you selected. A-Z Complexity Complexity sorts synonyms based on their difficulty. Adjust it higher to choose from words that are more complex. - + Length Length ranks your synonyms based on character count. - + lists blocks Common Common words appear frequently in written and spoken language across many genres from radio to academic journals. Informal Informal words should be reserved for casual, colloquial communication. adj realistic, reasonable Synonyms for sensible adj realistic, reasonable wise star down-to-earth star shrewd star logical star practical star judicious star sane star rational star sober star prudent star intelligent star astute star attentive star au courant star aware star canny star cognizant star commonsensical star conscious star consequent star conversant star cool star discerning star discreet star discriminating star far-sighted star informed star knowing star matter-of-fact star sagacious star sage star sentient star sound star together star all there star in right mind star well-reasoned star well-thought-out star witting star having all one's marbles star Antonyms for sensible foolish ignorant stupid unintelligent unwise excited impractical irrational unrealistic idiotic unsound imbecile indiscreet senseless unreasonable Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source Love/Hate More words related to sensible advisable adj. recommended, wise appropriate apt commendable desirable expedient fit fitting judicious politic prudent seemly sensible sound suggested suitable tactical appreciable adj. easily noticed; considerable apparent ascertainable clear-cut definite detectable discernible distinguishable estimable evident good-sized goodly healthy large manifest marked material measurable noticeable observable obvious perceivable perceptible plain pronounced recognizable sensible significant sizable substantial tangible visible aware adj. knowledgeable acquainted alert alive appraised appreciative apprehensive apprised attentive au courant awake cognizant conscious cool enlightened familiar go-go groovy grounded heedful hip in the know in the picture informed into know the score know what's what know-how knowing latched on mindful on the beam on to perceptive plugged in receptive savvy sensible sentient sharp tuned in up on wise wise to wised up with it clever adj. bright, ingenious able adept adroit alert apt astute brainy brilliant cagey canny capable competent crackerjack cunning deep dexterous/dextrous discerning egghead expert foxy gifted good handy intelligent inventive keen knowing knowledgeable many-sided nimble nobody's fool pretty pro qualified quick quick on trigger quick-witted rational resourceful sagacious savvy sensible sharp shrewd skilled skillful slick sly smart sprightly talented versatile wise witty cognizant adj. aware acquainted alive apprehensive au courant awake conscious conversant down with familiar grounded hep to hip to in on in the know in the picture informed judicious knowing knowledgeable observant on the beam on to perceptive plugged in savvy sensible sentient tuned in up on versed wise to with it witting common-sense adj. reasonable astute commonsensical cool down-to-earth hard-headed judicious levelheaded matter-of-fact practical rational realistic sane sensible shrewd sound Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source 1 2 3 ... 9 NEXT 40 Synonyms found for sensible Word Origin & History sensible late 14c., "perceptible to the senses," from L. sensibilis "having feeling, perceptible by the senses," from sensus, pp. of sentire "perceive, feel" (see sense). Meaning "aware, cognizant (of something)" is recorded from c.1412. Meaning "having good sense, reasonable" first recorded c.1530. Of clothes, shoes, etc., "practical rather than fashionable" it is attested from 1855. Sensibility "capacity for refined emotion" is from 1756. Example Sentences for sensible No doubt this would have been the most sensible plan, and would have saved us much trouble. When was that "simple time of our fathers" when people were too sensible to care for fashions? They chose the sensible alternative, were driven within, and placed under a heavy guard. Of course you would, being a sensible , hard-headed American workingman. This shows how dissatisfied the moderate and sensible of the party are with their own proceedings. He would have been an object of pity to the sensible men of both sections. I'd never heard Zura talk so well nor so enthusiastically on a sensible subject. He wonders if there is such a thing as her being too sensible , too self-denying! How could sensible , good men, condemn poor old women to death for being witches? Mr. Grandon could never do or say such things; he is too grave and sensible . EXPAND About Terms Privacy Careers Apps Contact Us © 2016 Dictionary.com, LLC.