sensibly

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

SENS'IBLY, adverb 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.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI

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