fairish

adjective

ˈfer-ish How to pronounce fairish (audio)
Definition of fairishnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairish
  1. adequate
  2. decent
  3. fine
  4. satisfactory
  5. good
  6. acceptable
Adjective
  • The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.
    Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Join 192 others in the comments View Comments Limiting restroom access comes at a time when many US cities and suburbs lack adequate public access to them.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of adequate
Adjective
  • To Manuela and her husband, migrating to New York had seemed like the only decent option that remained.
    Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
  • If Campbell is willing to come back for a decent raise from the $2 million salary this season, don’t blink an eye.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfactory
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.
    JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Why would Schoen need to throw a Hail Mary when three wins is acceptable in New York?
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • He’s been as big a plus on defense as expected, and offensively, he’s delivered more than two assists for every turnover and hit an acceptable 35.6 percent from 3.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of acceptable
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