Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Sensible”
Having good sense and making practical, reasonable decisions; or able to notice or feel something.
Word Family of Sensible
What is the noun of sensible? — sensibility
What is the adjective of sensible? — sensible
What is the adverb of sensible? — sensibly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She made a sensible decision to save money for emergencies. B1
- It is sensible to wear a seatbelt while driving a car. B1
- The sensible approach was to gather all available data before making the decision. B2
Word Form Patterns for Sensible
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: sensible → sensibility.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: sensible → sensibly.
Origin and Word Formation of Sensible
From Latin "sensibilis" meaning "capable of sensation", from "sensus" (feeling).
Often used in British English to praise practical behavior ("sensible shoes" means practical, not fashionable).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Sensible
Wrong: Your idea is very sensible idea.
Correct: Your idea is very sensible.
Do not repeat "idea" after adjective; use "sensible" alone as the predicate adjective.
Wrong: This is more sensible than that.
Correct: This is more sensible than that one.
Include "one" or a noun after "than" in comparisons with adjectives.
Wrong: It was not sensible spending all your money.
Correct: It was not sensible to spend all your money.
After "sensible", use "to + infinitive", not "gerund (verb-ing)".
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Sensible
What are the word forms of “sensible”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “sensible”?
“sensible” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “sensible” come from?
From Latin "sensibilis" meaning "capable of sensation", from "sensus" (feeling).