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sensible

/ˈsen.sə.bl̩/

noun

Meaning

  • Sensation; sensibility.

  • That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.

  • That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.

adjective

Meaning

  • Perceptible by the senses.

  • Easily perceived; appreciable.

  • Able to feel or perceive.

  • Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.

    "a sensible thermometer"

  • Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.

  • Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.

  • Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.

  • Characterized more by usefulness or practicality than by fashionableness, especially of clothing.