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: in a handsome manner
a table fairly set
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3
: so to speak : nearly, practically
fairly bursting with pride
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a
: in a proper or legal manner
fairly priced stocks
b
: without bias or distortion : impartially
a story told fairly and objectively
5
: to a full degree or extent : plainly, distinctly
had fairly caught sight of him
6
: rather sense 5, moderately
a fairly easy job
Examples of fairly in a Sentence
It's a fairly common disease.
I told the story as fairly as possible.
He reports fairly on the issues.
He beat me fairly and squarely.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 26 May 2025
Ant bites led to Sundae's viral status How did a fairly normal social media page turn into one that showcased Sundae's massive collection of pants, wigs, uniforms, dresses, earrings and other clothing and accessories?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2025
His pair of wins with the superstar came to him fairly early in his rise in a genre that was unfamiliar to him until about a year ago.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Homeowners insurance in Illinois costs an average of $2,149 a year for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage, fairly close to the national average of $2,329.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairly. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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fairly
adverb
fair·ly
ˈfa(ə)r-lē 
ˈfe(ə)r-
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