reasonably
- 01 B1 Intermediate
to a degree that is good enough or satisfactory, but not excellent.
to a moderate or satisfactory degree; used as a submodifier to indicate a standard that is acceptable but not exceptional.
Simple“The hotel was reasonably priced and very close to the train station.”
In context“Although the report was reasonably thorough, the board requested additional data regarding the long-term environmental impact of the project.”
UsageTypically placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that is fair, sensible, or based on good reasons.
in a logical, sensible, or fair manner; in accordance with sound judgement.
Simple“You can't reasonably expect him to finish all this work by tomorrow morning.”
In context“The judge argued that a person could not reasonably have been expected to foresee such a rare and catastrophic technical failure.”
UsageOften used with verbs of expectation, thought, or action.
SynonymsAntonymsirrationallyunfairly
Usage reasonably accurate
“From that, it reasonably follows that the more individuals agree, the more likely the group is to be right.”
“If the “night” – death – is so “good” then why, asks Eagleton reasonably, would Thomas want his dad to dawdle?”
From Middle English resonably, equivalent to reasonable + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.