Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a sensible manner, in any sense of the word sensible.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In a sensible manner; so as to be perceptible to the senses or to the mind; appreciably; with perception; susceptibly; sensitively.
  • adverb With intelligence or good sense; judiciously.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adverb In a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense.
  • adverb In a sensible manner; in a way that can be sensed, noticed: perceptibly.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

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Examples

  • And, as Montana Headlines points out, McCain sensibly declined to sign a no-tax pledge (see No. 1 above) while still acting like a fiscal conservative.

    He's back David 2007

  • And, as Montana Headlines points out, McCain sensibly declined to sign a no-tax pledge (see No. 1 above) while still acting like a fiscal conservative.

    Archive 2007-12-01 David 2007

  • As Amalarius again sensibly remarks, "although every church cannot have such a relic, still the virtue of the Holy True Cross is not wanting in those crosses which are made in imitation of it."

    04/01/2004 - 05/01/2004 John 2004

  • Philosoraptor: I’ll see if I can explain sensibly; my overall approach to ethics might be a little weird.

    Vegan Envy 2009

  • The president calls sensibly for investment in education and training, in 21st century infrastructure, in research and development -- but his budgets project reducing domestic expenditures to levels lower as a percentage of GDP than the early 1960s.

    Robert L. Borosage: Making It in America 2009

  • The president calls sensibly for investment in education and training, in 21st century infrastructure, in research and development - but his budgets project reducing domestic expenditures to levels lower as a percentage of GDP than the early 1960s.

    Making It In America 2009

  • Most people who try to eat healthily and sensibly, that is, and aren't merely content to shove crisps into their face three times a day.

    Shop talk Alistair Myles 2006

  • Most people who try to eat healthily and sensibly, that is, and aren't merely content to shove crisps into their face three times a day.

    Archive 2006-04-01 Alistair Myles 2006

  • You both seem to be handling all this really calmly and sensibly, which is going to have such positive effects on Tadpole, in ways you will never know.

    moving out 2005

  • By Jove, I'm uncommon glad to hear your voice again -- talking sensibly, that is.

    The Path to Honour Sydney C. Grier 1900

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