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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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