LOGICAL Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

logical

adjective

ˈlä-ji-kəl

Definition of logical

as in rational

according to the rules of logic the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect

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as in reasonable

based on sound reasoning or information that's the logical choice under the circumstances

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Recent Examples of logical Our Elijah is adventuresome yet practical, creative yet logical, a good friend yet someone who doesn’t suffer fools gladly. — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 The point of the story is that people don’t make logical decisions; their rational minds are constantly in tension with their baser instincts. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Morris contributed a logical note to sneaky goings-on, and Lupus made his silent bit seem credible. — Ed Olmstead, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 These athletes, many of whom are 22 or 23 years old, have logical reasons to extend their collegiate sports careers into their mid-20s or beyond. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical

Adjective

Founded by two British academics almost two decades ago, Effective Altruism is a philosophical movement whose core idea is that people should try to use rational processes to do the most good for the most people in the world.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
This is not to impugn the nobility of counting, of the close and careful observation of nature, of the rational, ordered efforts to understand it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

No reasonable person looking at her case would have called her a threat to anyone.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Defense lawyer Dameka Davis told the jury prosecutors failed at the first task of a murder trial — to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim was dead.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Boyle’s film struggles to find a compelling, coherent path from A to Z, but O’Connell is a powerhouse at its center.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
In 2025, researchers at the institute developed an all-solid-state DUV laser capable of producing 193nm coherent light, the wavelength used by advanced DUV lithography systems.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of reasoned

Adjective

Payday loans Usually capped at $500, payday loans are a form of short-term financing that typically only require a valid ID, proof of income and an active checking account.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
All forms of grief are valid, and the beautiful thing about this story is that in the end there was finally a reunification between the two sides.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Whatever a company decides today may not remain sensible six months from now.

— Vinit Sahni, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Oakley has directed a new interpretation of the book, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as the sensible Elinor Dashwood and Esmé Creed-Miles as her more emotive sister, Marianne.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensible

Adjective

Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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