Fairly

Quick meaning: Fairly is an adverb meaning (manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party.

Meaning

(manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party.

More Meanings

1. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
2. Honestly; properly.
3. Softly; quietly; gently.
4. (degree) Partly, not fully; somewhat.
5. (dated) Almost; practically.
6. (archaic) Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.

Example Sentences

a town fairly situated for foreign trade

The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.

Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.

A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.

Word Forms

• fairlier
• fairliest

Synonyms for fairly

Depending on context, synonyms include justly, frankly, somewhat, pretty, quite, relatively.

Antonyms for fairly

Common opposites include immoderately, unreasonably, unfairly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include evenhandedly, reasonably, passably, moderately, somewhat, middling.

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