adverb
reasonably
Fairly, sensibly, or to a satisfactory degree.
The hotel is reasonably priced and close to the station.
Etymology
Reasonable means governed by reason or acceptable judgment. The adverb can describe sensible conduct or a degree judged satisfactorily adequate.
More examples
- He discusses the problem reasonably, without blaming anyone.
- I'm reasonably sure I left my keys at home.
- The old printer still works reasonably well.
Forms
reasonably · more reasonably · most reasonably
reasonable adjective — Fair, sensible, or acceptable in degree.
Similar words
- fairly
- Expresses moderate degree without necessarily suggesting good judgment.
- sensibly
- Emphasizes practical judgment rather than an acceptable degree.
- adequately
- Emphasizes meeting a requirement rather than acting with good judgment.