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Webster 1913 Edition


Sensibly

Sen′si-bly

,
adv.
1.
In a sensible manner; so as to be perceptible to the senses or to the mind; appreciably; with perception; susceptibly; sensitively.
What remains past cure,
Bear not too
sensibly
.
Milton.
2.
With intelligence or good sense; judiciously.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sensibly

SENS'IBLY

,
adv.
1. In a manner to be perceived by the senses; perceptibly to the senses; as pain sensibly increased; motion sensibly accelerated.
2. With perception, either of mind or body. He feels his loss very sensibly.
3. Externally; by affecting the senses.
4. With quick intellectual perception.
5. With intelligence or good sense; judiciously. The man converses very sensibly on all common topics.