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 Compact full-frame cameras have become a fairly crowded corner of the market, with models like Panasonic’s Lumix S9 and Sony’s A7C II trying to make big sensors feel less like a commitment. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 Rice and Salmon Rice is a staple in my kitchen, but white rice digests fairly quickly. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026 Women are more likely to live in poverty, are less likely to be compensated fairly, are more likely to be single parents. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 A bit of asymmetrical ruching near the waistline added some texture, but the dress was fairly traditional overall. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

That lead seemed pretty secure, considering Rasmussen entered the World Series having allowed three runs in 21 playoff innings against the Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The odds are pretty good there’s going to be a bowl of blueberries near you.

— Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

Dominguez has been funded almost entirely by the teachers union.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Recorded live in a Norwegian church with the British organist Kit Downes, the album consists almost entirely of pipe organ and Sundfør’s steadfast, saintly voice.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of almost

Adverb

As the world’s largest communications satellite network, Starlink can typically support high-speed Internet and data streams for any user or vehicle equipped with a relatively compact Starlink terminal.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
To find out which explanation fits, Boschini and his colleagues used a laser to temporarily disrupt superconductivity in a copper-oxide crystal while the material remained relatively cold.

— Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of relatively

Adverb

Yet the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers and 98-win Tampa Bay Rays were the best teams in their respective leagues practically all season.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, were practically inseparable in their final years.

— Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of practically

Adverb

Brian Schottenheimer wasn’t quite defeated at his press conference last Monday after the 23-13 loss to Green Bay, but the head coach realized how low the morale was around the building.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
The savory vol-au-vent with pear and onion jam, tart tamarind and pecorino cheese is ambitious, but the pastry itself was a bit heavy, the layers not quite flaky enough for the abundant stuffing.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

Some groups have also emphasized that public health officials should lead not with conversations about an individual child’s risk or potential benefit from vaccines, but rather the vaccines’ impact on society overall.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026