FAIRLY Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

fairly

adverb

ˈfer-lē

Definition of fairly

as in pretty

to some degree or extent for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well

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as in legally

according to the rules or the law had acquired the land fairly

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as in almost

very close to but not completely he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by

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Recent Examples of fairly Things are fairly tame by comparison in the bedrooms, with beamed ceilings and enough space for a queen-size bed. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026 This is changing with the increasing importance of space from a military standpoint, but for most presidents civil space lies fairly low on the priority list. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026 Crews may benefit from slightly cooler temperatures in the days ahead, Gass said, and wind conditions are expected to remain fairly calm in both areas. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Still, the fairly standard mid-tempo grooves do little to foreshadow the sonic revelations that were soon to come. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

Two Democrats buck their party A pretty unusual thing happened this afternoon, the second day of the House of Representatives' return from August recess.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Even her beauty look was understated, from her unfussy low bun to her pretty pale-pink square manicure.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and accused him of overstaying after entering the United States legally in May 2019 through New York City.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of legally

Adverb

Brentford have almost qualified for Europe in the past two seasons.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Carley Garner, a commodity market strategist and broker at DeCarley Trading, said smaller futures and oil ETFs such as the United States Oil Fund (ticker USO) have made speculation possible for traders at almost any level of experience or funding.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of almost

Adverb

For reference, antimony is a relatively scarce metal/mineral used in things like flame retardants, batteries, electronics, and defense applications.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Its relatively rapid custom timeline—delivering boots in 6 to 12 months—is also a plus.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of relatively

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This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Yet, in her relatively short career, practically every accomplishment of Eala’s comes with a historic superlative.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of practically

Adverb

This also includes the largest American variant, the western mastiff, with a wingspan of nearly two feet, and the smallest, the thumb-sized, nickel-weighing western pipistrelle, also called the canyon bat.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of nearly

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Protectionism is generally not the cause of trade conflicts, but rather a symptom of imbalances that have endured for too long.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026