sensible

[sen-suh-buhl] / ˈsɛn sə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

realistic, reasonable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute down-to-earth intelligent judicious logical practical prudent rational sane shrewd sober wise

WEAK

all there attentive au courant aware canny cognizant commonsensical conscious consequent conversant cool discerning discreet discriminating far-sighted having all one's marbles in right mind informed knowing matter-of-fact sagacious sage sentient sound together well-reasoned well-thought-out witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

excited foolish idiotic ignorant imbecile impractical irrational stupid unintelligent unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

indiscreet senseless

Example Sentences

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"That is why the Welsh Conservatives will ban mobile phones from classrooms, with sensible exemptions for pupils with medical needs," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“The Madison” is Sheridan’s way of proving he understands that women can also, on occasion, be normal, grounded and sensible humans.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

I suspect a majority of the justices will be sensible enough to overturn him here as well.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

For retirement portfolios that grow over 30 or 40 years, then pay out for another 20 or 30, some private credit seems sensible.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

And on a day like that, with the sun shining, four hours till dinner, and seven more items on my List of Fun Stuff to Do, I did the only sensible thing.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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