SENSIBLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

sensibly

adverb

Definition of sensibly

as in prudently

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Recent Examples of sensibly Expansion opens white space faster than any single player can fill, and wider than any one would sensibly try to cover. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Want to refresh your look for the summer months both chicly and sensibly? — Ana Morales, Vogue, 29 June 2026 To protect small businesses, the bill sensibly exempts employers with 25 or fewer employees. — Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 Instead of trying to hide its industrial roots, the decor sensibly highlights the textures of the containers. — Adam Williams april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026 The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes. — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly

Adverb

Xi inherited a booming economy and has prudently built upon it, avoiding actions that jeopardize China's gains.

— Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026

Definition of prudently

Adverb

This approach fosters an organization that can wisely determine what deserves to endure, building a living system capable of asking and answering future questions, rather than merely remembering past answers.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Lamborghini Japan has subtly reimagined the look of the Revuelto, but has wisely decided to leave its powertrain alone.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Definition of wisely

Adverb

As with many double albums (ahem, GN’R’s Use Your Illusions), Load and ReLoad have the songs between them to make up a single four-and-a-half-star album, had Metallica judiciously whittled down the track list and immersed themselves in their newfound other-ness.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026
Water of the Ogallala needs to be used more judiciously.

— Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026

Definition of judiciously

Adverb

Instructions for pickup are discreetly communicated to health-care workers, soldiers, politicians, and cops, but word quickly gets out and the medical depots are swarmed by armed citizens desperate to save themselves.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
For example, recommendations can be discreetly varied throughout the day based on real-time congestion levels, said Goldberg.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

Definition of discreetly

Adverb

The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026

Definition of validly

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Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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