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Definition sensible in British English

sensible adjective

adjective
/ˈsensəb(ə)l/

feeling

Example

This seems to be a sensible way of dealing with the problem.

Example

I don't see how any sensible person could agree with him.

Example

It would be sensible to consult everybody first.

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1.1

sensible clothes or shoes are practical and comfortable rather than fashionable

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1.2

if you eat a sensible diet, you eat healthy food that does not contain too much of anything

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2

knowing or understanding something

Example

Ministry officials are sensible to human rights issues.

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Definition sensible in British English