B2adjectiverelationships
US/ˈsen.sə.bəl/
UK/ˈsen.sə.bəl/
showing good judgment and practical thinking
In context
It would be sensible to book your train tickets before the holiday.
She's a sensible girl, so I'm sure she'll make the right choice.
Wear sensible shoes, because we'll be walking for several hours.
Words that go with sensible
adjective + noun
- sensible thingThe sensible thing to do is wait until the rain stops.
- sensible decisionSaving part of your salary each month is a sensible decision.
- sensible shoesBring sensible shoes for the hike up the mountain.
- sensible approachTaking small steps is a sensible approach to learning a language.
- sensible adviceMy aunt always gives me sensible advice about money.
adverb + adjective
- perfectly sensibleThere's a perfectly sensible reason why he was late.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is very sensible; she cries at every sad film.Correct: She is very sensitive; she cries at every sad film.