Meaning & Definition of Sensible in English

1. Showing reason or sound judgment

• "A sensible choice"

• "A sensible person"

2. Able to feel or perceive

• "Even amoeba are sensible creatures"

• "The more sensible parts of the skin"

3. Readily perceived by the senses

• "The sensible universe"

• "A sensible odor"

4. Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed

• "Made sensible of his mistakes"

• "I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling"- henry hallam

• "Sensible that a good deal more is still to be done"- edmund burke