sensible
/ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/ adjective B2- Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.
- Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing. · I only wear high heels on formal occasions; otherwise, I prefer sensible shoes.
- Able to be sensed by the senses or the psyche; able to be perceived. · For Plato the belief in sensible objects is fallible.
From the library
I’d ruther Jane or Mary or some sensible name like that.
“Anne is a real good plain sensible name.
And sensible talking,
I assure you that I have now learnt to enjoy his conversation as an agreeable and sensible young man without having a wish beyond it.
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