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

  • (..) -Tell me what this is. -Last night's count. You see Dufresne's name there? I sure do. Right there. "Dufresne." He was in his cell... ...at lights out. Reasonable he'd be here in the morning. I want him found. Not tomorrow, not after breakfast. Now! Yes, sir. Let's go. Move your butts. Stand. Well? (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption