Meaning & use
reasonable
Fair, sensible, and based on good judgment rather than extreme or unfair demands.
See it in a sentence
The landlord agreed to a reasonable rent increase that matched the local market rate.
It seems reasonable to expect a reply within a few business days.
A note on using this word
Reasonable can describe a price that is moderate, or a person's judgment that is sound; context clarifies which sense applies.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unreasonableexcessive
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