senseful

adjective

Definition of sensefulnext
as in sane

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  1. sane
  2. sensible
  3. discerning
  4. sapient
  5. discriminating
  6. wise
  7. sage
Adjective
  • Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Martinez and Ishibashi play McConaughey and Harrelson’s real-life spouses like easily exasperated sitcom spouses, half disapproving wet blankets and half the only sane people in their respective families.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sane
Adjective
  • Put your resources toward what feels meaningful, not merely sensible.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Sun is worth being sensible about, since sun exposure over time can add dark spots and contribute to visual signs of aging.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensible
Adjective
  • As shoppers become more discerning, retailers are becoming more selective about what earns shelf space.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • For the most discerning mixologist, only pure, flavorless, slow-melting ice will do.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of discerning
Adjective
  • Worthington referenced the Na’vi (The People), the sapient humanoids who inhabit the lush moon of Pandora in the films, in his message.
    — Bruce Haring, Deadline, 7 July 2024
  • Which is why mildly sapient readers should be immediately skeptical.
    — John Tamny, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
Definition of sapient
Adjective
  • Aphids Aphids are a common garden pest that is known for being non-discriminating.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • Personality-wise, this is their best dance and definitely Jenna at her most free thus far.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Happy birthday to this wonderful, kind, loving, caring, fun, funny, wise young man!
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • Kitchen colors can be a playground to explore color, from sage green cabinets to tuxedo palettes.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Definition of sage
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“Senseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senseful. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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