sensibly meaning

UK /ˈsɛnsɪbli/ US /ˈsɛnsəbli/ 3 syllables

sensibly (adverb): with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner.

Definition of sensibly

  1. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
    • he acted sensibly in the crisis
    • speak more sanely about these affairs
    • acted quite reasonably

    Synonyms: sanely, reasonably

    Related forms: sensible

How to pronounce sensibly

sensibly is pronounced /ˈsɛnsɪbli/ in British English and /ˈsɛnsəbli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sensibly

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in LY · 8-letter words

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