English Explanatory Dictionary

good sense

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Common sense; sensibleness.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡʊd ˈsɛn(t)s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-good sense.wav /ˌɡʊd ˈsɛns/

Word forms

good sense

Etymology

Calque of Middle French bon sens, from Old French boin sens (modern French bon sens (“common sense, good sense”)).

Synonyms

mother wit native wit

Antonyms

bad sense
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