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 Private school analysis Fort Worth All Saints is the clear top Texas private school team by a fairly wide margin. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 The track, while already fairly widespread, blew up over the summer and has sat at Number One since July 4, for nine consecutive weeks. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 The likes of Dell, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo began hopping on the Wildcat Lake train fairly quickly, announcing would-be Neo competitors. — ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 Hinojosa, 52, has a fairly standard platform of Democratic issues — end state school vouchers, and lower health care, grocery and utility costs. — Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

This pretty green bottle holds a luxe Korean formula inspired by their iconic scalp treatments.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Another angle to factor in is that Baltimore and Cincinnati have pretty low floors.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 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

But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in 2006 for $15,000 and brought in almost $200 million — comes with its own young evergreen fan base.

— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 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

Adverb

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