sensible

Able to think clearly and choose what is best in a situation.

• Anna is a sensible person.
• Ask someone sensible for advice.
• He was sensible enough to wait.

How to use it: sensible enough to do something (She was sensible enough to ask for help.)

Similar words: reasonable, level-headed, wise

Opposites: foolish

Common phrases: sensible person, sensible adult, sensible child, sensible advice

Suitable and likely to work well in the situation.

• That is a sensible plan.
• Taking a taxi seemed sensible.
• Would it be sensible to leave early?

How to use it: it is sensible to do something (It is sensible to book ahead.)

Similar words: reasonable, wise, practical

Opposites: foolish

Common phrases: sensible idea, sensible decision, sensible approach

Useful and comfortable, especially when appearance is less important.

• Wear sensible shoes for the walk.
• She packed sensible clothes for camping.
• These boots are sensible for wet weather.

Similar words: practical

Opposites: impractical

Common phrases: sensible shoes, sensible clothes, sensible footwear