sensible
In modern English, "sensible" is most commonly used to describe someone who has good judgment or something that is practical. Be careful not to confuse it with the word "sensitive." While "sensible" refers to wisdom and practicality, "sensitive" refers to emotional responsiveness or physical delicacy. The meaning related to being "perceptible by the senses" is much less common today and is typically found in older texts or specific scientific contexts.
💬Casual Conversation
David wants us to pull an all-nighter. You down?
Hard pass. Be sensible for once and just tell him you're slammed.
Meanings
Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
"It would be sensible to save some money for a rainy day."
Practical and functional rather than stylish or decorative.
"She wore sensible shoes for the long hike through the mountains."
Able to be perceived by the senses; perceptible.
"There was a sensible difference in temperature between the two rooms."