View synonyms for rationally

rationally

[ rash-uh-nl-ee, rash-nl- ]

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adverb

in a way that is agreeable to and supported by reason; sensibly or logically:
It’s a bit difficult to explain rationally to your teenager why they are being subjected to a drug test at home.
Right-brain thinking also includes intuition, which is not understood rationally but is nonetheless highly valued.

More importantly, contends Winroth, the Vikings were acting completely rationally with their raids.

When I fielded telephone calls, my attempts to rationally discuss the subject were complete failures.

This is why the Republican House has twice passed bills offering more rationally allocated cuts.

Iran was not like Cold War Russia, and could not be relied upon to act rationally.

That is a message that might rationally resonate with independents, because it is rooted in fact.

If I can manage to be rationally coherent, I shall be more than satisfied.

They may differ as to Monday or Tuesday, but they cannot rationally differ as to whether it is day or night.

At first he had comported himself rationally, going there occasionally to superintend matters, but soon he became too impatient.

But Christendom in the mass has never rationally considered this question from a broad-minded and liberal aspect!

Now, are we going to discuss this thing rationally, or do you want to hit me with a heavy siphon?

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