reasonably
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for reasonably, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a sensible or fair way.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use reasonably
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
reasonably priced
reasonably confident
Etymology
Comes from Middle English resonably, equivalent to reasonable plus -ly, and is a piecewise doublet of rationably.
Full origin of reasonably →Frequently asked questions
What does “reasonably” mean?
The word “reasonably” means in a sensible or fair way. In plain terms, sensibly, or to a decent-but-not-extreme degree ("reasonably good," "reasonably sure").
How do you pronounce “reasonably”?
“Reasonably” is pronounced REE-zuhn-uh-blee (/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ in IPA).
How do you use “reasonably” in a sentence?
Here is “reasonably” used in a sentence: “She argued her case calmly and reasonably.”
What part of speech is “reasonably”?
“Reasonably” is an adverb.
Is “reasonably” a common word?
“Reasonably” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “reasonably” have?
“Reasonably” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a sensible or fair way.
What is the difference between reasonably and reasonable?
Reasonable is an adjective and describes a noun, as in "a reasonable price" or "a reasonable request." Reasonably is the adverb form and modifies a verb or another adjective, as in "she acted reasonably" or "reasonably priced." If the word is describing how something is done, or qualifying another adjective, reasonably is the correct choice.
What is the difference between reasonably and fairly?
When they mean "to a moderate extent," reasonably and fairly are largely interchangeable: "reasonably good" and "fairly good" both mean moderately good. Reasonably also keeps a second meaning — "in a sensible or fair way," as in "he responded reasonably" — where fairly would instead suggest justice or impartiality.
