B1adjectivemoney
US/ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/
UK/ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/
fair and sensible; also (of a price) not too expensive
In context
The food at this restaurant is good and the prices are reasonable.
It's reasonable to expect a reply to an email within two days.
My boss is a reasonable man, so just explain the problem to him.
Words that go with reasonable
adjective + noun
- reasonable priceWe found a hotel near the beach at a reasonable price.
- reasonable requestAsking for a day off after working all weekend is a reasonable request.
- reasonable timeThe repairs should be finished within a reasonable time.
adverb + adjective
- perfectly reasonableHer decision to change jobs was perfectly reasonable.
verb + adjective
- seems reasonableThat plan seems reasonable to me.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This phone has a cheap price.Correct: This phone has a reasonable price.