1 having or showing wisdom or common sense; reasonable, judicious (a sensible person; a sensible compromise).
2 a perceptible by the senses (sensible phenomena). b great enough to be perceived; appreciable (a sensible difference).
3 (of clothing etc.) practical and functional.
4 (foll. by of) aware; not unmindful (was sensible of his peril).
Phrases and idioms:
sensible horizon see HORIZON 1b.
Derivatives:
sensibleness n. sensibly adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF sensible or L sensibilis (as SENSE)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.