Adjective

(en adjective)

(obsolete) Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

Fair; good enough; okay.

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Significant; substantial.

(obsolete) Comely; shapely; well-formed.

* A sable stole of cyprus lawn / Over thy decent shoulders drawn — Milton.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational.

a reasonable being

Just; fair; agreeable to reason.

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Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.

a reasonable demand, amount, or price

Not expensive; fairly priced.

$20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant.

Satisfactory.