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sensible

UK
/ˈsɛnsəbl/
US
/ˈsɛnsəbl/

Translations

sensibleadjective
more sensible
Comp.
most sensible
Super.
UK
/ˈsɛnsəbl/
US
/ˈsɛnsəbl/
She made a sensible decision to save money for emergencies.
Elle a pris une décision sensée d’économiser de l’argent pour les urgences.
pratiqueSe dit notamment des vêtements, chaussures ou objets choisis pour leur utilité.
He wore sensible shoes for the long walk.
Il portait des chaussures pratiques pour la longue marche.
sensibleDans la tournure « être sensible à » ; registre soutenu.
He was perfectly sensible of the awkward silence in the room.
Il était parfaitement sensible au silence gênant dans la pièce.
sensibleAu sens de « perceptible », « notable ».
There was a sensible drop in temperature after sunset.
Il y a eu une baisse sensible de la température après le coucher du soleil.
Additional translations
raisonnable
Synonyms
reasonable
practical
wise
judicious
rational
level-headed
sound
logical
Antonyms
insensible
irrational
foolish
sensiblenoun
sensibles
pl
UK
/ˈsɛnsəbl̩/
US
/ˈsɛnsəbl̩/
Rare/technical: chiefly in philosophy, meaning an object of sensation.
le sensiblePhilosophie.
In Aristotelian philosophy, colors and sounds are classed as sensibles.
Dans la philosophie aristotélicienne, les couleurs et les sons sont classés parmi le sensible.

Definitions

sensibleadjective
Having or showing good sense or judgment.
She made a sensible decision to save money for emergencies.
Designed for practical use rather than for appearance.
He wore sensible shoes for the long walk.
Aware of or responsive to external stimuli or impressions; conscious of something.
He was perfectly sensible of the awkward silence in the room.
Perceptible by the senses; detectable or noticeable.
There was a sensible drop in temperature after sunset.
Perceptible by the senses; noticeable or appreciable.
There was a sensible increase in humidity as we entered the greenhouse.
sensiblenoun
Something that can be perceived by the senses; a perceptible object (opposed to an intelligible).
In Aristotelian philosophy, colors and sounds are classed as sensibles.
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