Meaning & use

reasonable

adjective·Everyday

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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