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

  • (..) any astronomy aficionados amongst you, the North Star is that one. Tata. DICKY: Now wait a minute fellas, let's talk about this. You gotta be reasonable on a situation like this. I'm not a bad guy, look I'm just doing my job! Blueberry, didn't I give you my last apple? (..)
    2012 Django Unchained