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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New regulations required flameproof tents, safety training, and adequate available fire extinguishers.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Since students won’t come to campus in adequate numbers, sell the physical campus, dorms and recreational facilities.

— Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

The five-time Pro Bowler had one of his finest statistical seasons last year, allowing only 15 pressures on 491 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
It’s made of premium—think fine-gauge fibers that don’t itch—merino wool, a naturally thermoregulating material.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Employees may have to explain context that the agent should already have or fail to provide it at all, which can potentially result in tasks being performed to less-than-satisfactory expectations.

— William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
While the result is not fully satisfactory, Khun Tharo, program manager at CENTRAL, said the organization respects the workers’ decision.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of satisfactory

Adjective

Even the Brewers, the leaders for team ERA, added another good arm just for safe measure.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Chef Iñigo Lavado spent years hopping between Europe’s best kitchens, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adriá, before opening his namesake restaurant in the neighboring city of Irún in 2004.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

While not risk-free, researchers consider dronabinol an acceptable treatment option for nightmares in people with PTSD.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Instead, there’s a range of percentages—called the acceptable macronutrient distribution range—recommended for each individual macronutrient.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026

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