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

In a way that shows good, practical judgment.

"She sensibly packed an umbrella just in case."

How to use sensibly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a way that shows good sense or practical judgment.

more sensibly comparative, most sensibly superlative

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She _____ packed an umbrella just in case.

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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.

pretty relatively somewhat fairly reasonably arguably adequately moderately