fairly

The definition of fairly is something that is done justly or evenly.

(adverb)

An example of fairly is when a divorce settles property ownership by splitting it fifty-fifty.

Fairly is defined as moderately.

(adverb)

An example of fairly is to describe a specific shot in basketball as fairly difficult.

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See fairly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: ME: see fair & -ly

See fairly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. a. In a fair or just manner; equitably.
    b. Legitimately; suitably.
  2. Clearly; distinctly.
  3. Actually; fully: The walls fairly shook with their bellowing.
  4. a. Moderately; rather: a fairly good dinner.
    b. To a reasonable degree: I was fairly sure that I would go to the party.
  5. Obsolete
    a. Gently.
    b. Courteously.

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