If you think that someone is fair and sensible you can say that they are reasonable.
He's a reasonable sort of chap.
Oh, come on, be reasonable.
Synonyms: sensible, reasoned, sound, practical More Synonyms of reasonable
reasonably (riːzənəbli)adverb
'I'm sorry, Andrew,' she said reasonably.
reasonablenessuncountable noun
'I can understand how you feel,' Desmond said with great reasonableness.
2. adjective
If you say that a decision or action is reasonable, you mean that it is fair and sensible.
...a perfectly reasonable decision.
At the time, what he'd done had seemed reasonable.
Synonyms: fair, just, right, acceptable More Synonyms of reasonable
3. adjective
If you say that an expectation or explanation is reasonable, you mean that there are good reasons why it may be correct.
It seems reasonable to expect rapid urban growth.
Synonyms: within reason, fitting, fit, appropriate More Synonyms of reasonable
reasonablyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
You can reasonably expect your goods to arrive within six to eight weeks.
4. adjective
If you say that the price of something is reasonable, you mean that it is fair and not too high.
You get an interesting meal for a reasonable price.
His fees were quite reasonable.
Synonyms: low, cheap, competitive, moderate More Synonyms of reasonable
reasonablyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
...reasonably priced accommodation.
5. adjective
You can use reasonable to describe something that is fairly good, but not very good.
The boy answered him in reasonable French.
He had never been able to make a reasonable living from his writing.
Synonyms: average, fair, moderate, modest More Synonyms of reasonable
reasonablyadverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb]
I can dance reasonably well.
6. adjective
A reasonable amount of something is a fairly large amount of it.
They will need a reasonable amount of desk area and good light.
reasonablyadverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb]
From now on events moved reasonably quickly.
reasonable in British English
(ˈriːzənəbəl)
adjective
1.
showing reason or sound judgment
2.
having the ability to reason
3.
having modest or moderate expectations; not making unfair demands
4.
moderate in price; not expensive
5.
fair; average
reasonable weather
Derived forms
reasonably (ˈreasonably)
adverb
reasonableness (ˈreasonableness)
noun
reasonable in American English
(ˈrizənəbəl)
adjective
1.
able to reason
2.
amenable to reason; just
3.
using or showing reason, or sound judgment; sensible
4.
a.
not extreme, immoderate, or excessive
b.
not expensive
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈrational
Derived forms
reasonableness (ˈreasonableness)
noun
reasonably (ˈreasonably)
adverb
Word origin
ME raisonable < OFr < L rationabilis
Examples of 'reasonable' in a sentence
reasonable
It is not reasonable to expect people to carry around a reusable cup.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This scenario is covered by the right to a reasonable amount of time off for dependants.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is about what is fair and reasonable.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One benefit to the visitor is that prices are fairly reasonable.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We know how to produce good quality at reasonable prices.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Our staff are well trained and act with integrity in a fair and reasonable way.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They offer a postal service using vacuum packs and a wide range of cuts at reasonable prices.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
He could only go a short distance in a reasonable amount of time.
Christianity Today (2000)
On the face of it what she was saying was perfectly reasonable.
Paige, Frances The Glasgow Girls (1994)
They know they can find something of reasonable quality that is reasonably priced.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Is it reasonable to expect us to do this?
Peter F. Drucker THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001)
It will not be enough to purchase chairs for a more reasonable price.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Everyone seemed to have a reasonable amount of money.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But is this reasonable to expect for the entire population?
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
As usual with this style of restaurant you get an interesting meal for a reasonable price.
Brown, Sarah Sarah Brown's Vegetarian London (1988)
And that means we need to build a new employment deal which is perceived to be fair and reasonable.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is to a man at the time of his life when he might have expected some reasonable peace and quiet.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Most reasonable people will say thanks.
The Sun (2010)
To say over a few agreeable bottles that things were not as good as they used to be might be considered reasonable.
Christy Campbell PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)
Verdict Good features and reasonable pictures at a tempting price.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We think 75 is reasonable amount of compensation as a goodwill gesture.
The Sun (2007)
A great product and a reasonable price for something of such good quality.
The Sun (2009)
It was all fairly reasonable.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The questions also included seeking a definition of reaching a verdict beyond reasonable doubt, something that the judge had given them in writing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The Japanese troops working there were almost all technical personnel, and were mostly reasonable and fairly civilised men.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
reasonable
British English: reasonable /ˈriːzənəbl/ ADJECTIVE
If you think that someone is fair and sensible you can say they are reasonable.
He's a reasonable man.
American English: reasonable
Arabic: مَعْقُول
Brazilian Portuguese: razoável
Chinese: 合理的
Croatian: razuman
Czech: rozumný
Danish: fornuftig
Dutch: redelijk
European Spanish: razonable
Finnish: järkevä
French: raisonnable
German: vernünftig
Greek: εύλογος
Italian: ragionevole
Japanese: 理にかなった
Korean: 이치에 맞는
Norwegian: rimelig
Polish: rozsądny
European Portuguese: razoável
Romanian: chibzuit
Russian: разумный
Latin American Spanish: razonable
Swedish: skälig
Thai: ที่มีเหตุผล
Turkish: mantıklı
Ukrainian: розсудливий
Vietnamese: biết điều
All related terms of 'reasonable'
reasonable cost
The cost of something is the amount of money that is needed in order to buy , do, or make it.
reasonable step
A step is one of a series of actions that you take in order to achieve something.
reasonable doubt
a degree of uncertainty for which a reason can be given
reasonable excuse
An excuse is a reason which you give in order to explain why something has been done or has not been done, or in order to avoid doing something.
reasonable price
The price of something is the amount of money that you have to pay in order to buy it.
reasonable adjustment
An adjustment is a small change that is made to something such as a machine or a way of doing something.
reasonable compromise
A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want , because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.
reasonable expectation
A person's expectations are strong beliefs which they have about the proper way someone should behave or something should happen .
reasonable suspicion
Suspicion or a suspicion is a belief or feeling that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong .
beyond reasonable doubt
if something is proved beyond reasonable doubt , it is legally accepted as being true
Chinese translation of 'reasonable'
reasonable
(ˈriːznəbl)
adj
(= moderate, sensible)
[person, decision]合情合理的 (héqíng hélǐ de)
[number, amount]相当(當)的 (xiāngdāng de)
[price]合理的 (hélǐ de)
(= not bad) 凑(湊)合的 (còuhe de)
(= rational)[explanation, request]合理的 (hélǐ de)
be reasonable!理智些！ (lǐzhì xie!)
1 (adjective)
Definition
logical
He's a reasonable sort of chap.
Synonyms
sensible
She was a sensible girl and did not panic.
reasoned
a reasoned approach
sound
They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets.
practical
She is always so practical and full of common sense.
wise
She had made a very wise decision.
intelligent
Rita is a highly intelligent woman.
rational
a rational decision
logical
a logical argument
sober
We are now far more sober and realistic.
credible
This claim seems perfectly credible to me.
plausible
That explanation seems entirely plausible to me.
sane
a sane and safe energy policy
judicious
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
grounded
Opposites
unreasonable
,
irrational
,
unsound
,
unintelligent
2 (adjective)
Definition
not making unfair demands
a perfectly reasonable decision
Synonyms
fair
I wanted them to get a fair deal.
just
She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.
right
It's not right, leaving her like this.
acceptable
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
moderate
sensible
equitable
the equitable distribution of social wealth
justifiable
the strong and justifiable desire for independence
well-advised
well-thought-out
tenable
This argument is simply not tenable.
Opposites
unfair
,
unreasonable
3 (adjective)
Definition
sensible
It seems reasonable to expect rapid urban growth.
Synonyms
within reason
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
sensible
proper
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
Opposites
impossible
4 (adjective)
Definition
moderate in price
His fees were quite reasonable.
Synonyms
low
The low prices and friendly service made for a pleasant evening out.
cheap
Smoke detectors are cheap and easy to put up.
People want good service at a cheap price.
competitive
moderate
modest
the modest home of a family who lived off the land
inexpensive
a huge variety of good inexpensive restaurants
tolerable
within your means
5 (adjective)
Definition
average
The boy answered him in reasonable French.
Synonyms
average
I was only average academically.
fair
He had a fair command of English.
moderate
A moderate amount of stress can be beneficial.
modest
You don't get rich, but you can earn a modest living from it.
tolerable (informal)
Is there anywhere tolerable to eat in town?
O.K. or okay (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acceptable
Definition
good enough
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
Synonyms
satisfactory,
fair,
all right,
suitable,
sufficient,
moderate,
good enough,
standard,
adequate,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
up to scratch (informal),
passable,
up to the mark
in the sense of appropriate
Definition
right or suitable
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
Synonyms
suitable,
right,
fitting,
fit,
suited,
correct,
belonging,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
in keeping,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
well-suited,
well-timed,
apposite,
apropos,
opportune (formal),
becoming,
seemly,
felicitous,
germane,
to the purpose,
appurtenant,
congruous,
meet (archaic)
in the sense of cheap
Definition
costing relatively little
Smoke detectors are cheap and easy to put up.People want good service at a cheap price.
Synonyms
inexpensive,
sale,
economy,
reduced,
keen,
reasonable,
bargain,
low-priced,
low-cost,
cut-price,
economical,
cheapo (informal)
Synonyms of 'reasonable'
reasonable
Explore 'reasonable' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of credible
Definition
capable of being believed
This claim seems perfectly credible to me.
Synonyms
believable,
possible,
likely,
reasonable,
probable,
plausible,
conceivable,
imaginable,
tenable,
thinkable,
supposable,
verisimilar
in the sense of equitable
Definition
fair and reasonable
the equitable distribution of social wealth
Synonyms
even-handed,
just,
right,
fair,
due,
reasonable,
proper,
honest,
impartial,
rightful,
unbiased,
dispassionate,
proportionate,
unprejudiced,
nondiscriminatory
in the sense of fit
Definition
worthy or suitable
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
Synonyms
appropriate,
qualified,
suitable,
competent,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
trained,
able,
prepared,
fitting,
fitted,
ready,
skilled,
correct,
deserving,
capable,
adapted,
proper,
equipped,
good enough,
adequate,
worthy,
convenient,
apt,
well-suited,
expedient,
apposite
in the sense of fitting
Definition
appropriate or proper
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
Synonyms
appropriate,
suitable,
proper,
apt,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
correct,
decent,
desirable,
apposite,
decorous,
comme il faut
in the sense of inexpensive
Definition
not costing a lot of money
a huge variety of good inexpensive restaurants
Synonyms
cheap,
reasonable,
low-priced,
budget,
bargain,
modest,
low-cost,
economical
in the sense of intelligent
Definition
having or showing intelligence
Rita is a highly intelligent woman.
Synonyms
clever,
bright,
smart,
knowing,
quick,
sharp,
acute,
alert,
rational,
penetrating,
enlightened,
apt,
discerning,
knowledgeable,
astute,
well-informed,
brainy (informal),
perspicacious,
quick-witted,
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of judicious
Definition
having or showing good judgment
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
Synonyms
sensible,
considered,
reasonable,
discerning,
sound,
politic,
acute,
informed,
diplomatic,
careful,
wise,
cautious,
rational,
sober,
discriminating,
thoughtful,
discreet,
sage,
enlightened,
shrewd,
prudent,
sane,
skilful,
astute,
expedient,
circumspect,
well-advised,
well-judged,
sagacious (formal),
sapient (ironic)
in the sense of just
Definition
fair and right
She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.
Synonyms
fair,
good,
legitimate,
honourable,
right,
square,
pure,
decent,
upright,
honest,
equitable,
righteous,
conscientious,
impartial,
virtuous,
lawful,
blameless,
unbiased,
fair-minded,
unprejudiced
in the sense of justifiable
Definition
having a good cause or reason
the strong and justifiable desire for independence
Synonyms
reasonable,
right,
sound,
fit,
acceptable,
sensible,
proper,
valid,
legitimate,
understandable,
lawful,
well-founded,
defensible,
tenable,
excusable,
warrantable,
vindicable
in the sense of logical
Definition
capable of or using clear and valid reasoning
a logical argument
Synonyms
rational,
clear,
reasoned,
reasonable,
sound,
relevant,
consistent,
valid,
coherent,
pertinent,
well-organized,
cogent,
well-reasoned,
deducible
Additional synonyms
in the sense of moderate
Definition
not extreme or excessive
A moderate amount of stress can be beneficial.
Synonyms
reasonable,
average,
acceptable,
within reason,
within limits,
non-excessive
in the sense of modest
Definition
not ostentatious or pretentious
the modest home of a family who lived off the land
Synonyms
simple,
homely,
small,
ordinary,
plain,
humble,
low-cost,
inexpensive,
unpretentious,
unostentatious,
unimposing
in the sense of modest
Definition
not extreme or excessive
You don't get rich, but you can earn a modest living from it.
Synonyms
moderate,
small,
limited,
fair,
ordinary,
middling,
meagre,
frugal,
scanty,
unexceptional
in the sense of plausible
Definition
apparently reasonable or true
That explanation seems entirely plausible to me.
Synonyms
believable,
possible,
likely,
reasonable,
credible,
probable,
persuasive,
conceivable,
tenable,
colourable,
verisimilar
in the sense of practical
Definition
concerned with everyday matters
She is always so practical and full of common sense.
Synonyms
sensible,
ordinary,
realistic,
down-to-earth,
mundane,
matter-of-fact,
no-nonsense,
businesslike,
hard-headed,
workaday,
grounded
in the sense of proper
Definition
correct in behaviour
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
Synonyms
polite,
right,
becoming,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
mannerly,
suitable,
decent,
gentlemanly,
refined,
respectable,
befitting,
genteel,
de rigueur,
ladylike,
meet (archaic),
decorous,
punctilious,
comme il faut
in the sense of rational
Definition
reasonable or sensible
a rational decision
Synonyms
sensible,
sound,
wise,
reasonable,
intelligent,
realistic,
logical,
enlightened,
sane,
lucid,
judicious,
sagacious,
grounded
in the sense of reasoned
Definition
well thought out or well presented
a reasoned approach
Synonyms
sensible,
clear,
logical,
systematic,
judicious,
well-thought-out,
well-presented,
well-expressed
in the sense of right
Definition
morally or legally acceptable or correct
It's not right, leaving her like this.
Synonyms
just,
good,
fair,
moral,
proper,
ethical,
upright,
honourable,
honest,
equitable,
righteous,
virtuous,
lawful
in the sense of sane
Definition
sensible or well-judged
a sane and safe energy policy
Synonyms
sensible,
sound,
reasonable,
balanced,
moderate,
sober,
judicious,
level-headed,
grounded
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sober
Definition
serious and thoughtful
We are now far more sober and realistic.
Synonyms
serious,
practical,
realistic,
sound,
cool,
calm,
grave,
reasonable,
steady,
composed,
rational,
solemn,
lucid,
sedate,
staid,
level-headed,
dispassionate,
unruffled,
clear-headed,
unexcited,
grounded
in the sense of sound
Definition
showing good judgment or reasoning
They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets.