sensible Add to list Share. Sensible means practical and reasonable. If you're wearing sensible shoes, they're sturdy, comfortable, good for walking, and your feet don't hurt. If you're a sensible person, you're level-headed and calm, and you make wise decisions.

Is sensible a positive word?

Although the term "sensible" is usually positive when applied to an individual, it can also have negative connotations when the "sensible" choice is compared to the creative, exciting, or adventurous choice.

What does it mean to be called sensible?

1 : having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason : rational, reasonable sensible people made a sensible answer. 2 : designed for practical ends (such as comfort) rather than for appearance sensible shoes. 3 : of a kind to be felt or perceived: such as.