fairly Meaning & Definition
What Does Fairly Mean?
Fairly is an adverb that means In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party. It is also used to mean Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
Fairly in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɛə.li/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | fair, clean and middling |
| Antonyms | immoderately, unreasonably and unfairly |
| Comparative / superlative | more fairly, most fairly |
Fairly Definition (Adverb)
- In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party.
A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
- Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
a town fairly situated for foreign trade
- Honestly; properly.
Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.
- Softly; quietly; gently.
- Partly, not fully; somewhat.
The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
- Almost; practically.
- Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.
Adverb
- (manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
- (degree) Partly, not fully; somewhat.
The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
Synonyms of Fairly
Antonyms of Fairly
Fairly in a Sentence
A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
a town fairly situated for foreign trade
Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.
The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
Plant them fairly widely apart.
Word Forms & Grammar
fairly (comparative more fairly or (archaic, rare) fairlier, superlative most fairly or (archaic, rare) fairliest)
Words That Rhyme With Fairly
Origin of Fairly
From Middle English fayrly, fayrely, vayrliche, equivalent to fair + -ly.
How Do You Say Fairly?
The standard pronunciation of fairly is /ˈfɛə.li/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fɛə).
Questions People Ask About Fairly
What part of speech is fairly?
Fairly is an adverb.
What is another word for fairly?
You can replace fairly with words such as fair, clean and middling. See the full list of fairly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fairly?
Words opposite in meaning to fairly are immoderately, unreasonably and unfairly.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fairly?
The comparative form is more fairly and the superlative form is most fairly.