Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SENS'I-BLY, 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. – Hooker.
4. With quick intellectual perception.
5. With intelligence or good sense; judiciously. The man converses very sensibly on all common topics.