Antonyms for reasonably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə-

Definition of reasonably

Origin : c.1300, "having sound judgment, sane, rational," from Old French raisonable, from Latin rationabilis, from ratio (see reason (n.)).
What the majority of people consider to be 'reasonable' is that about which there is agreement, if not among all, at least among a substantial number of people; 'reasonable' for most people, has nothing to do with reason, but with consensus. [Erich Fromm, "The Heart of Man," 1968]
Meaning "moderate in price" is recorded from 1660s. Related: Reasonably.

adv in a reasonable manner
adv to a moderate degree

Example sentences :

So she sat on the edge of the bed and began to talk quietly, plainly, reasonably.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

I am reasonably certain that I never shall have a letter to answer.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

The fourth day was bright and clear, and the sea was reasonably calm.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

What, in fact, can we at all reasonably expect from a Halleck!
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

It may reasonably be asked if the tale is told, or if any MSS.
Extract from : « The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge » by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

When all that was accomplished, Calhoun might reasonably hope that they'd arrive.
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

He wriggled with pleasure and added, reasonably enough, "Chee!"
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

They have weathered the storm, and may reasonably expect peace.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Then he rested from his labors as one who had done all that might reasonably be expected.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

She did not scold Philip for finding Gino out, as she might reasonably have done.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

Synonyms for reasonably

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