Synonyms of reasonable
61 similar words · 56 opposite words
Another word for reasonable is measured. Other synonyms of reasonable are temperate, tempered, affordable, mid-range and inexpensive. The opposite of reasonable is extreme.
Synonyms and similar words for reasonable
adjectiveHaving the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
- reasonousSynonym of reasonable.
adjectiveNot excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
- temperateModerate; not excessive.
- measuredDeliberate but restrained.
- mellow
- middle of the roadHaving a centrist attitude or philosophy; not extreme, especially politically.
- mild
- moderate
- nonexcessiveNot excessive.
- nonextremeNot extreme.
- nonfanaticNot fanatic; reasonable or moderate.
- proper
- soberModerate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
- temperedModerated or balanced by other considerations.
- unexcessiveNot excessive.
- unextremeNot extreme.
adjectiveNot expensive; fairly priced.
- affordableAble to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.
- competitive
- cheap at the price UKReasonably inexpensive.
- gainworthySynonym of affordable.
- inexpensiveInvolving little expense; reasonable in price; cheap.
- mid-rangeModerately priced, or of average quality.
- purchasableAffordable.
- middle-end rareModerately priced; average quality.
adjectiveSatisfactory.
- acceptableBarely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- all right
- average
- close enoughSynonym of good enough: acceptable, imperfect but adequate for the purpose.
- close enough for government work US
- close enough for horseshoes and hand grenadesSynonym of close enough for government work.
- decent
- fairAdequate, reasonable, or decent, but not excellent.
- fine informal
- jake slangSynonym of OK: adequate, satisfactory, acceptable.
- good enough
- good enough for government work USSynonym of close enough for government work.
- hunky dory informalSatisfactory, fine.
- kosher
- mustn't grumble UKNot bad; implying that life is not bad and one should not complain about it.
- nonbadNot bad.
- not badReasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
- not half badPretty good, imperfect but more than OK.
- OK
- okay
- okayishSomewhat okay; tolerable.
- passable
- pretty good
- tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
- up to parAt the usual or expected level.
- up to scratchSufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.
- up to snuff
- respectable
- satisfactory
- snugSatisfactory.
- sufficient
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tickety-boo British, informalCorrect, satisfactory.
- favoursome obsoleteCharacterised or marked by favour or favouritism; acceptable, satisfactory.
Opposite of reasonable
adjectiveHaving the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
- irrational
- non-rational
- unreasonableNot reasonable; going beyond what could be expected or asked for.
adjectiveNot excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
- devilish
- excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
- horrendous informalExtremely bad; awful; terrible.
- de trop literaryExcessive or superfluous.
- extravagant
- extremeExcessive, or far beyond the norm.
- immoderateNot moderate; excessive.
- intemperate
- lavish
- obsceneBeyond all reason; excessive.
- overmuchExcessive.
- overweening
- over the topBeyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.
- prodigal
- undue
- unmeasured
- unrestrained
- wanton
- nimious obsoleteExcessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious.
adjectiveNot expensive; fairly priced.
- expensive
- extortionateGreatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
- 5-starLuxurious and expensive.
- big-ticket
- cheap at half the price humorous
- costlyOf high cost; expensive.
- cost-prohibitive euphemisticOverly expensive; unaffordable.
- fancy
- dear Ireland, UK
- ex
- expenny slangExpensive.
- exy Australia, slangExpensive.
- high-costHigh in price; expensive, unaffordable.
- million-dollar figuratively
- high-pricedExpensive.
- princely
- out of sight
- overdearToo dear; too highly valued.
- priceyExpensive, dear.
- ruinous
- spendy USExpensive, costly.
- spennoExpensive.
- spenny Australia, UKExpensive.
- splurgy US, slangExtravagant; expensive.
- steep
- chargeful obsoleteCostly; expensive.
- costful archaic
- dearthful Scotland, obsolete
- dispendious archaicExpensive, costly.
- lickpenny obsoleteExpensive.
adjectiveSatisfactory.
- unsatisfactoryInadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.
Meaning of reasonable
- adjective Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
- adjective Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
- adjective Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
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Questions about synonyms of reasonable
- What is another word for reasonable?
- Reasonable has 61 synonyms on Word.ws, such as measured, temperate, tempered, affordable, mid-range and inexpensive.
- What is the opposite of reasonable?
- The opposite of reasonable is extreme. Other antonyms of reasonable are unjust, excessive, high-cost and 5-star.
- What does reasonable mean?
- Reasonable means having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
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