adv
sensibly
SEHN-suhb-lee
Sensibly (adv) means In a way that shows good, practical judgment. Example: “She sensibly packed an umbrella just in case.”
adv
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In a way that shows good, practical judgment.
"She sensibly packed an umbrella just in case."
How to use sensibly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that shows good sense or practical judgment.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sensibly
- Superlative
- most sensibly
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What does “sensibly” mean?
The word “sensibly” means in a way that shows good, practical judgment. In plain terms, in a way that shows good sense or practical judgment.
How do you pronounce “sensibly”?
“Sensibly” is pronounced SEHN-suhb-lee (/ˈsɛnsəbli/ in IPA).
How do you use “sensibly” in a sentence?
Here is “sensibly” used in a sentence: “She sensibly packed an umbrella just in case.”
What part of speech is “sensibly”?
“Sensibly” is an adverb.
