US /ˈfɛɹ.li/ UK /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/
adv Freq #4413

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    To some degree but not very; quite.

    The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that treats everyone equally and according to the rules.

    A jury must make sure the accused is judged fairly.

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Synonyms
1 adv · to some degree but not... prettyquiterelativelysomewhat
2 adv · in a way that treats... franklyjustly

Etymology

From Middle English fayrly, fayrely, vayrliche, equivalent to fair + -ly.

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