FAIRISH Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

fairish

adjective

ˈfer-ish

Definition of fairish

as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards did a fairish job of refinishing the old chest, especially since it was her first foray into furniture restoration

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Adjective

The foods for customer grab-and-go do not contain adequate labeling information.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Abbott bused migrants from the border to Chicago, often without a clear destination or adequate clothing for harsh Illinois winters.

— Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

Motorists were able to get around alright within individual cities and towns, but there was no decent network connecting them.

— Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
The defense is elite, the team has a decent schedule, and the offense is ranked 12th in the NFL in yards per game.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of decent

Adjective

But this commitment to the best, and the possibility for newness on menus, presents an arguably more interesting fine dining experience.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The machinery is absolutely amazing, with this very fine needle and very fine thread.

— Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Why not, then, return to 2016 spending amounts which seemed satisfactory at the time?

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Harriot quickly found a convenient formula for how many were arranged in a square pyramid based on the number in the bottom row and was able to present Raleigh with a satisfactory solution.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

Adjective

If an agent recommends three accounts for a sales rep to review, a lower confidence threshold is acceptable because human oversight remains intact.

— Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Instead, this memo claims, sending people to live in institutions—away from their families, friends, and beds—is an acceptable option.

— Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of acceptable

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