Reasonable

/ˈɹiː.zə.nə.bəl/ · adjective

Meaning

(now rare) Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning..

Definitions by Sense

1. (now rare) Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
2. Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
3. Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
4. Not expensive; fairly priced.
5. Satisfactory.

Example Sentences

The wiſdome and underſtanding of this Beaſt [the beaver], vvill almoſt conclude him a reaſonable creature: […]

The episode also opens with an inspired bit of business for Homer, who blithely refuses to acquiesce to an elderly neighbor’s utterly reasonable request that he help make the process of selling her house easier by wearing pants when he gallivants about in front of windows […]

a reasonable demand, amount, or price

$20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant.

Say, would you happen to know a good place for lunch in the downtown area? ... The Radisson ... Oh yah? ... Is it reasonable?

The 3a Pro is an extremely reasonable $ 559, and the regular 3a is an even more extremely reasonable $ 379.

The builders did a reasonable job, given the short notice.

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• more reasonable
• most reasonable

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