reasonable
/ˈriːzənəbəl/Fair, sensible, and moderate in price, demands, or expectations
She made a reasonable offer to settle the dispute.
Her proposal was fair and acceptable to both parties.
The restaurant offers reasonable portions at reasonable prices.
The food servings and costs are fair and appropriate.
Often used to describe prices, behavior, or expectations that are fair and not excessive.
Capable of rational thought or action
The judge found the defendant to be reasonable and coherent during the trial.
The defendant was able to think and respond logically.
Less common usage, often in legal or psychological contexts.
Collocations
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Reasonable' is often used to describe prices, behavior, or expectations that are fair and not excessive.
⚡Gold Rule
Fairness
'Reasonable' implies fairness and moderation, not just low cost or minimal effort.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'resonable', from Old French 'raisonable', from Latin 'rationabilis', meaning 'endowed with reason'
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe prices, behavior, or expectations that are fair and not excessive. Can also describe a person's ability to think logically.