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 Adding another prediction tool to the mix could also further complicate legal proceedings, which are already fairly complicated. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 Still, box office held fairly steady in the June heat, with total receipts of $36,698,946 down just 6% from the previous week and 7% from this time last season. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Developers provide CC&Rs and bylaws (usually fairly boilerplate) when creating HOAs, but often do not provide operating rules. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 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