sensible — meaning in English

English meaning

• sensible adj Showing good, practical judgment.
• sensitive adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.

Senses

sensible is used for these senses in English:

• sensible (especially, _, formally) Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived.
• sensible (archaic) Able to feel or perceive.

sensible — full definition

1. adj Showing good, practical judgment.
2. adj Practical and comfortable rather than stylish, especially describing clothing.

sensitive — full definition

1. adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
2. adj Requiring careful or delicate handling because it is easily damaged or because the topic is difficult.
3. adj Able to detect small changes or respond accurately to stimuli.

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