reasonably
word
/ˈɹizənəbɫi/
/ɹˈiːzənəbli/
Definition
To a fair or acceptable degree; in a way that makes sense and is not extreme. Can mean 'fairly', 'quite', or 'in a reasonable manner'.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal writing and speech. Often used before adjectives or adverbs ('reasonably priced', 'reasonably well'). Implies moderation, not extremity. Do not confuse with 'rationally' (based on logic). Synonyms: 'fairly', 'quite', but usually less strong than 'very'.
Spanish: razonablementePortuguese (BR): razoavelmentePortuguese (PT): razoavelmenteChinese (Simplified): 相当地 - 合理地Chinese (Traditional): 相當地 - 合理地Hindi: यथोचित रूप सेArabic: بشكل معقولBengali: যথাযথভাবেRussian: разумноJapanese: 合理に - かなりVietnamese: hợp lý - kháKorean: 합리적으로 - 꽤Turkish: makul bir şekildeUrdu: مناسب طور پرIndonesian: cukup - secara masuk akal
Example Sentences
The car is reasonably priced.
basic
The instructions were reasonably clear.
basic
They finished the work reasonably quickly.
basic
The weather’s been reasonably good this week.
natural
You can get a reasonably good meal at that restaurant for under $10.
natural
If you explain it reasonably, people will understand your point.
natural