reasonable

Definition

  • adjective: fair and sensible
  • adjective: being in accordance with 'reason'
  • synonyms: just, equitable, suitable

Examples

  • I can speak French, or at least a 'reasonable facsimile' of French. [=I can speak French but not very well]

  • Please be more 'reasonable'. There is no way I'll be able to finish all this work in so little time.

  • We finished within a 'reasonable' [='acceptable'] amount of time.

Movie quotes

  • (..) No. No, I told you, nothing on Sakhalin Island. It's two zones on the southern end. Then you have your bailout. It opens a door I don't want to open. They're being more than reasonable, Mr. President. Reasonable? In whose eyes? You and China are raping Siberia. We didn't run your economy (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6