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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Relevance

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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 Levine notes that the antivenoms are fairly similar, but there are some differences on a molecular level between the two and in their longer-term effects. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Once established, pentas is fairly drought-tolerant and needs minimal maintenance. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 But registrars in Orange and Los Angeles counties have already certified their election results, so voters have a fairly clear picture of who will be on their ballots in the fall. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 Quite macro Part of the fixation on non-fundamental flow and structural drivers reflects a fairly quiet macro backdrop, with near-term economic trends not acting as the prime driver of investor attitudes or even corporate profits. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

But this one is in a pretty brutal industrial town, very no-nonsense.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 7 July 2026
The letters of their instructions read the same way each time, so they can be tracked pretty easily.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of almost

Adverb

And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026