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Meaning of SENSIBLY

Pronunciation:  s'ensublee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adv]  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"
 

SENSIBLY is a 8 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: reasonably, sanely
 
 Antonyms: unreasonably
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sen"si*bly\, adv.
1. In a sensible manner; so as to be perceptible to the
   senses or to the mind; appreciably; with perception;
   susceptibly; sensitively.

         What remains past cure, Bear not too sensibly.
                                               --Milton.

2. With intelligence or good sense; judiciously.

 

 

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