sensibly
pronunciation
How to pronounce sensibly in British English:
UK ['sensəblɪ]
How to pronounce sensibly in American English:
US [ˈsɛnsəblɪ]
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- Adverb:
- with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
Word Origin
- sensibly (adv.)
- early 15c., "in a manner perceived to the senses," from sensible + -ly (2). Meaning "with good sense" is attested from 1755.
Example
- 1. They have sensibly taken advantage of that fact .
- 2. America has sensibly used this fiscal freedom to enact an aggressive stimulus programme .
- 3. Only mr kim 's doctors can sensibly predict whether 2009 is likely to be his last .
- 4. In the book itself mr starr sensibly delves into the 1940s and even earlier .
- 5. Some officials have sensibly sought to characterise the pull-out as a purely commercial decision of little broader significance .