单词 | sensible |
释义 | sensible —sensibleness, n. —sensibly, adv. /sen"seuh beuhl/, adj. 1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman. 2. cognizant; keenly aware (usually fol. by of): sensible of his fault. 3. significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable: a sensible reduction in price. 4. capable of being perceived by the senses; material: the sensible universe. 5. capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body. 6. perceptible to the mind. 7. conscious: The patient was speechless but still sensible. 8. Archaic. sensitive. [1325-75; ME < OF < L sensibilis, equiv. to sens(us) SENSE + -ibilis -IBLE] Syn. 1. intelligent, sagacious, rational, reasonable. See practical. 2. conscious, understanding, observant. 4. perceptible, discernible, palpable. Ant. 1. stupid. |
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