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 For now, the focus is on the potential for localized flash flooding within an otherwise fairly wet Sunday, with the greatest concern during the late morning and early afternoon hours. — Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026 Despite a stubborn bout of inflation, the economy remains fairly robust by some measures. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 Crocus are fairly good at avoiding deer browsing but squirrels and chipmunks can be a problem. — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 For the average traveler, Yellin says, the program is still likely to remain fairly niche. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

If the premise is that for the Commanders to excel, Daniels needs to excel — and that’s a pretty foolproof premise — then Blough’s ability to keep his quarterback out of danger and maximize his extraordinary abilities is paramount.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Aside from both being models, the mother-daughter duo share some pretty significant style overlap.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

OpenAI and Microsoft do not dispute that its models trained on the news outlet's content, but argue that doing so is legally permissible.

— Greta Reich, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The franchise legally resides in Utah, which has one of the lowest minimum wage laws in the country.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of legally

Adverb

It’s been more than a week since deadly flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the China-Nepal border — and practically nothing is known about the victims on the Chinese side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Fshaoes Oversized Button-Down Shirt Another billowy option, this oversized button-down shirt is practically begging to be worn as a beach cover-up.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of practically

Adverb

Creative director Dan Hay's (known for his work on the modern Far Cry games) teased a game that's quite different from what's shown in the first CG trailer above.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

On Wednesday, Musubi's staff used its commercial kitchen in Wailua, on Kauai's east side, to serve nearly 600 free meals.

— GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
During President Joe Biden’s four years in office, employers added an average of nearly 329,000 jobs a month.

— Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of nearly

Adverb

The hero, or antihero, of the story is Ichabod Crane, a rather ridiculous-looking schoolmaster who has set his cap for Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful, coquettish daughter of a wealthy Dutch farmer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Atoms under a chip The QGI is rather tiny and relies on microwave and magnetic pulses.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026