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fairly

[fair-lee] / ˈfɛər li /
ADVERB
somewhat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adequately kind of moderately quite rather reasonably
STRONG
passably
WEAK
averagely enough more or less pretty well ratherish so-so some something sort of tolerably
Antonyms
WEAK
unfairly unjustly
ADVERB
justly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equitably honestly impartially objectively properly reasonably
WEAK
deservedly honorably without favor without fear
Antonyms
WEAK
unfairly unjustly

Example Sentences

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Life felt fairly normal, but then they would call me and be like, “Hey, we need to get on a plane tonight to be on ‘TRL.’ tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Jagwar looks a very fairly handicapped horse, but opinion seems completely split on him.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Households’ debt service burden also remains at a fairly healthy level, slightly below 2019 levels.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

This comes as the U.S. economy has been fairly strong and resilient, with corporate earnings still pegged to grow at a double-digit rate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Lady Constance rose and fairly danced around the parlor.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood