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 financial complexity has increased, and adequate preparation needs to increase with it.

— Adam Frank, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
Can the city budget really not pay for an adequate fire department?

— Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

Even the smallest Essential rooms are a decent size; some, such as Poolside, have a generous, curved balcony overlooking the action below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Much of that growth is expected to occur on the north, south and east sides of the city, where there’s still a decent amount of open space.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 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

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