adjective
sensible
SEN-suh-buhl/ˈsensəbl/
Practical and showing good judgment.
Packing a raincoat after checking the weather is a sensible precaution.
Etymology
From being capable of feeling or perceiving, sensible developed the idea of mental perception and discernment. Good judgment is the practical extension of that ability to understand.
In context
tenants who may otherwise be prohibited from going to tribunal can be represented by a third party and and take their um complaint to tribunal and it's a sensible a sensible approach and a good way forward
More examples
- She gives sensible advice without telling me what to do.
- Wear sensible shoes because we have a long walk ahead.
- Taking the bus seems more sensible than paying for parking.
Forms
sensible · more sensible · most sensible
sensibly adverb — In a practical way showing good judgment.
Similar words
- practical
- Emphasizes what works in real situations rather than theory.
- reasonable
- Emphasizes fairness or logic rather than practical usefulness.
- prudent
- Emphasizes caution and careful attention to future consequences.