fairly

adverb

Save Word

fair·ly | \ ˈfer-lē

Definition of fairly

1 : in a handsome manner a table fairly set

2 obsolete

a : in a gentle manner : quietly

b : in a courteous manner

3 : so to speak : nearly, practically fairly bursting with pride

4a : 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

Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About fairly

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Mirkovic says it’s fairly easy to protect yourself on Venmo. — Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2022 The largest minority population in Chicago won’t be fairly and accurately represented as such. — John Byrne, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2022 Assembly is fairly easy as well, with minimal tools needed. — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 Fox News may exaggerate, but voters do want law and order—carried out fairly and humanely, but law and order just the same. — Ruy Teixeira, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 Olivine-rich bedrock is a fairly common silicate mineral. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 2 May 2022 Unlike large hot tubs that call for an electrical connection and easy access to a garden hose, an outdoor tub is much more compact and fairly easy to drain. — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2022 Although Karen had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that forced her to give up coffee and sweets, among other things, the pregnancy had been fairly easy. — Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022 After all, what comes perfectly naturally to human beings is pretty challenging for AI, and what is fairly easy for AI is next to impossible for us. — Jerry Levine, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fairly.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.