Sensibly
What it means
With sound and practical judgment.
Reach for it when describing action guided by practical good judgment and proportion
They sensibly postponed the climb when fog covered the ridge.
Words to choose between 8
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everyday
Fits when fairness and sound judgment both matter
Careful Reasonably can also mean moderately.
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warm
Fits when broad good judgment and perspective are central
Careful Wisely is stronger and more approving.
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professional
Fits when workable constraints drive the choice
Careful Practical action may overlook values or long-term effects.
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professional
Fits when reasons and evidence outweigh impulse
Careful Rationally can sound clinical where ordinary judgment is enough.
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professional
Fits when duty and consequences for others are central
Careful Responsibility is broader than practical sense.
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formal
Fits when careful selection among options matters
Careful Judiciously is more formal and evaluative.
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formal
Fits when future risk calls for restraint
Careful Prudence is more cautious than every sensible choice.
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formal
soundly
Fits when reasoning or construction is dependable
Careful Soundly is broad and not natural for every action.
Opposites 3
- foolishly
- imprudently
- irrationally
Common phrases 3
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act sensibly
The hikers acted sensibly and turned back before the ridge.
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dress sensibly
Visitors should dress sensibly for the wet path.
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sensibly priced
The cooperative kept staple foods sensibly priced.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Flame, not lame, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated