Plausible vs. Reasonable — What's the Difference?

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible

Having sound judgement; fair and sensible

Persuasive or ingratiating, especially in an effort to deceive.

As much as is appropriate or fair; moderate

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

Capable of reasoning; rational

Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.

Governed by or being in accordance with reason or sound thinking

(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Being within the bounds of common sense

Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Not excessive or extreme; fair

Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion.

Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.

Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.

Just; fair; agreeable to reason.

Apparently reasonable and valid

Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.

Likely but not certain to be or become true or real;

Not expensive; fairly priced.

Within the realm of credibility;

Satisfactory.

Appearing to merit belief or acceptance;

Having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational; as, a reasonable being.

Governed by reason; being under the influence of reason; thinking, speaking or acting rationally, or according to the dictates of reason; agreeable to reason; just; rational; as, the measure must satisfy all reasonable men.

Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper; as, a reasonable demand, amount, price.

Reasonably; tolerably.

Showing reason or sound judgment;

Not excessive or extreme;

Marked by sound judgment;