The difference between Proper and Sensible

When used as adjectives, proper means suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances, whereas sensible means perceptible by the senses.

Proper is also adverb with the meaning: properly.

Sensible is also noun with the meaning: sensation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Proper and Sensible

  1. Proper as an adjective:

    Suitable. Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.

    Examples:

    "the proper time to plant potatoes"

    "a very proper young lady"

  2. Proper as an adjective:

    Possessed, related. Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular. In the strict sense; within the strict definition or core (of a specified place, taxonomic order, idea, etc). Belonging to oneself or itself; own. Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures. Being strictly part of some other (not necessarily explicitly mentioned, but of definitional importance) thing, and not being the thing itself. Eigen-; designating a function or value which is an eigenfunction or eigenvalue.

    Examples:

    "usex [[proper subset]] — [[proper ideal]]"

  3. Proper as an adjective:

    Accurate, strictly applied. Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.) Attractive, elegant. In the very strictest sense of the word. Utter, complete.

    Examples:

    "Now that was a proper breakfast."

    "When I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out, I felt a proper fool."

  1. Proper as an adverb (UK, colloquial):

    properly; thoroughly; completely

  2. Proper as an adverb (nonstandard, colloquial):

    properly

  1. Sensible as an adjective (now, _, dated, or, formal):

    Perceptible by the senses.

  2. Sensible as an adjective:

    Easily perceived; appreciable.

  3. Sensible as an adjective (archaic):

    Able to feel or perceive.

  4. Sensible as an adjective (archaic):

    Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.

    Examples:

    "a sensible thermometer"

  5. Sensible as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.

  6. Sensible as an adjective (archaic):

    Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.

  7. Sensible as an adjective:

    Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.

  8. Sensible as an adjective:

    Characterized more by usefulness or practicality than by fashionableness, especially of clothing.

  1. Sensible as a noun (obsolete):

    Sensation; sensibility.

  2. Sensible as a noun (obsolete):

    That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.

  3. Sensible as a noun (obsolete):

    That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.

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