reasonable

An amount, number, or price that is not too large or expensive.

• The price is reasonable.
• They charged a reasonable fee for delivery.
• We bought a reasonable amount of food for the party.

Similar words: moderate, fair, affordable

Opposites: excessive

Common phrases: reasonable price, reasonable amount, reasonable fee, reasonable limits

Fair and sensible, with good reasons behind it.

• That sounds reasonable.
• We need a reasonable explanation for the delay.
• Do you think her request was reasonable?

How to use it: reasonable to do something (It is reasonable to ask for a refund.)

Similar words: sensible, fair, rational

Opposites: unreasonable, irrational

Common phrases: reasonable request, reasonable explanation, be reasonable

Good enough for a particular purpose, although not especially good.

• The food was reasonable.
• She has a reasonable knowledge of French.
• They did a reasonable job despite having very little time.

Similar words: satisfactory, adequate, acceptable

Opposites: unsatisfactory, inadequate

Common phrases: reasonable job, reasonable standard, reasonable quality