sensible
gb/sˈɛnsɪbəl/ us/sˈɛnsɪbəl/
B1
Anglais
~ 2900
észszerű, megfontolt, érzékelhető, érezhető, észrevehető
B1
1
észszerű
B1
megfontolt
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is sensible to [do something]
It’s sensible to save some money for emergencies.
Észszerű félretenni valamennyi pénzt vészhelyzetekre.
She made a sensible decision to leave early before the storm.
Észszerű döntést hozott, amikor még a vihar előtt korán elindult.
Wearing sunscreen is a sensible precaution.
He gave me some very sensible advice about buying a car.
Exemples pédagogiques
It is sensible to take an umbrella when it rains.
Észszerű esernyőt vinni, amikor esik az eső.
My father is a sensible man.
Apám megfontolt ember.
She made a sensible plan for the trip.
Drinking water every day is sensible.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensible' with 'sensitive'. 'Sensible' means showing good judgment, while 'sensitive' means easily affected by feelings or stimuli.
Sens
showing good judgment
Collocations
sensible decision
|sensible choice
|sensible approach
|sensible advice
|sensible person
Synonymes
reasonable (Slightly broader and more common in everyday speech, but similar in meaning.)
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prudent (More formal and emphasizes carefulness about the future.)
Antonymes
foolish (Implies a lack of good sense or judgment.)
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irrational (Focuses on being not based on reason or logic.)
Thèmes
daily life
|decision-making
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Making good choices based on clear thinking and what is practical.
Showing good judgment, practicality, and reasonableness in decisions or actions.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is sensible to [someone/something]
There was a sensible change in temperature as we entered the cave.
Ahogy beléptünk a barlangba, érezhetően megváltozott a hőmérséklet.
The pain became sensible after a few minutes.
Néhány perc után érezhetővé vált a fájdalom.
A sensible vibration could be felt through the floor.
Exemples pédagogiques
The cold wind was sensible on my face.
A hideg szél érezhető volt az arcomon.
I felt a sensible change in the air.
Érezhető változást vettem észre a levegőben.
The sound was sensible to everyone in the room.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think this meaning is related to intelligence or judgment; in fact, it refers to physical perception.
Sens
perceivable by senses
Collocations
sensible heat
|sensible difference
|sensible vibration
Synonymes
perceptible (More formal; emphasizes that something can be detected.)
Antonymes
imperceptible (Describes something too small or subtle to be noticed.)
Thèmes
science
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Définition
That can be seen, felt, or noticed by the body or mind.
Able to be noticed or perceived by the senses; perceptible.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
sensible
API
GB/sˈɛnsɪbəl/
US/sˈɛnsɪbəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
sens - ible (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: sensible
- Comparative: sensibler
- Superlative: sensiblest
Famille de mots
Forms
sensibler
adjective
sensiblest
adjective
Core family
sense
noun A1
sensibly
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
senseless
adjective B2
insensitive
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
sensibility
noun C1
insensible
adjective C1
Expressions
be sensible of
1/bˈi sˈɛnsɪbəl əv/
fixed phrase
formal
to be aware of something
To know or understand something; to notice it.
Exemples
- He was sensible of the risks involved.
- I am sensible of your concerns and will address them.
make a sensible decision
1/mˈeɪk ə sˈɛnsɪbəl dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
to choose wisely
To decide something in a way that shows good thinking and practicality.
Exemples
- She made a sensible decision to invest in her education.
- We need to make a sensible decision about where to live.