reasonable · adj
reasonable (BASED ON FACTS)
B2 based on facts that can be explained
Dictionary examples:
There will be a reasonable explanation for all of this. (23.7)
reasonable (BIG ENOUGH)
B1 big enough or large enough in number or amount, although not big or not many
Dictionary examples:
There's a reasonable chance I'll finish my homework. If the teacher extends the deadline by a year! (0.0)
I saved a reasonable amount of money this month. Enough for one candy bar! (0.0)
My sandwich had a reasonable amount of cheese. It wasn't a cheese mountain! (0.0)
We have a reasonable chance of winning the game. (22.3)
It's a reasonable salary for that job. (23.1)
There were a reasonable number of people there. (25.2)
reasonable (CHEAP)
B1 somewhat cheap
Dictionary examples:
The 'reasonable' language course taught one word per month. (0.0)
The clown's 'reasonable' balloon animals were just bent straws. (0.0)
The 'reasonable' gourmet meal was a fancy plate of instant noodles. (0.0)
Tomatoes are very reasonable at this time of year. (18.5)
reasonable prices (23.6)
reasonable (GOOD ENOUGH)
B1 good enough but not the best
Dictionary examples:
My cooking is reasonable. At least nobody has died from it yet! (0.0)
My drawing skills are reasonable. People can guess what it is 50% of the time. (0.0)
His jokes are reasonable. People laugh once every ten minutes. (0.0)
I'd say her work is of a reasonable standard. (31.3)
The service at the hotel is reasonable but don't expect 5-star treatment. (33.0)
reasonable (FAIR)
B2 fair and showing good judgment
Dictionary examples:
If you tell him what happened, I'm sure he'll understand - he's a reasonable man. (31.5)
It's not reasonable to expect people to work such long hours. (47.3)