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fairly Definition

fairly (fer′lē)

adverb

  1. justly; equitably
  2. moderately; somewhat fairly hot
  3. clearly; distinctly
  4. virtually; in effect he fairly flew across the room
  5. Obsolete
    1. softly
    2. courteously

Etymology: ME: see fair & -ly

fairly Synonyms

fairly

modif.

  1. In a just manner

    honestly, reasonably, impartially, equitably; see justly 1.

  2. A qualifying word

    somewhat, moderately, reasonably; see moderately.