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 There was a lot of complicated choreography going on in what needed to be a fairly intimate moment. — Sinna Nasseri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 But if the ambition is differentiation, workflows hit a ceiling fairly quickly. — Michael Wegmüller, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 And even though their indie rock side was fairly pronounced and their hometown shows were ramping up, wakelee struggled to find a place to fit in within NYC’s historically emo-averse local music scene. — Andrew Sacher, SPIN, 5 Oct. 2026 What appeared to be a fairly normal election for a president halfway through his term — a probable setback, as unhappy voters register their discontent — has the potential, Cook said, to turn into a disaster for Republicans. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly

Adverb

Last week’s episode was pretty bad, but this one is even more disappointing in some ways.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
What’s more, this new material is actually pretty strong, with 12 MPa compressive strength and 6 MPa flexural strength.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

The gain comes almost entirely from the tech space, with big chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices and Marvell Technology leading the rally.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The Crocodile hosts live music almost every night of the year in its 750-person venue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of almost

Adverb

Some say the possibility of being slapped with the fees is a factor in buyers’ waning interest in condos, which have long been a relatively affordable option, at the same time that construction of new condos has continued to lag across the state.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Back in 1964, even a relatively enlightened critic like Robert Shelton, who played a pivotal role in introducing Bob Dylan to a national audience three years before, was a Beatles skeptic.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of relatively

Adverb

The actress is an enormously entertaining presence, and the premise practically begs for an explosive music video finale.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Mark Folk, one of Bob’s closest friends since college, remembers Bob going from barely running to entering races practically every weekend.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of practically

Adverb

South Korea's Kospi declined nearly 2% and Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ended flat.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of nearly

Adverb

But just moments later, as the name of lead star Andrew Scott appeared on stage, the loud snuffles were replaced with whoops and, in rather uncharacteristically British style, a standing ovation for the actor.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
This is the man who made the two-and-a-half-hour, stream-of-consciousness passion project Bardo (2022), after all, which several critics also found rather abrasive and self-indulgent.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026