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Sensibly vs Reasonable - What's the difference?

sensibly | reasonable |

As an adverb sensibly

is in a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense.

As an adjective reasonable is

having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational.

sensibly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense.
  • (dated, or, formal) In a sensible manner; in a way that can be sensed, noticed: perceptibly.
  • * Roscommon
  • Time sensibly all things impairs.
  • * 1905 , in the Transactions of the American Entomological Society , volume 31, page 216:
  • 4. P. californicum n. sp.
    Very similar in color and sculpture to seriatum''. The form is, however, sensibly narrower, averaging very nearly two and one half times as long as wide, while in ''seriatum the length is ahout two and three- tenths times the width.

    reasonable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational.
  • a reasonable being
  • Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
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  • Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
  • a reasonable demand, amount, or price
  • Not expensive; fairly priced.
  • $20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant.
  • Satisfactory.
  • Antonyms

    * arbitrary * unreasonable