FAIRLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FAIRLY?

Need another word that means the same as “fairly”? Find 28 synonyms and 30 related words for “fairly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fairly” are: evenhandedly, fair, jolly, middling, moderately, passably, pretty, reasonably, somewhat, clean, justly, equitably, impartially, objectively, tolerably, satisfactorily, sufficiently, adequately, quite, rather, relatively, comparatively, positively, really, simply, actually, absolutely, decidedly

Fairly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Fairly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fairly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner.
• In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating.
• To certain extent or degree.
• To a moderately sufficient extent or degree.
• To a moderately high degree.
• With justice.
• Actually (used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.

Synonyms of "Fairly" as an adverb (28 Words)

absolutely	Not viewed in relation to other things. An absolutely magnificent painting.
actually	Used when expressing a contradictory or unexpected opinion or correcting someone. No one actually saw the shark.
adequately	In an adequate manner or to an adequate degree. The resources required to prepare adequately will be extensive.
clean	In a way that involves the consumption of unprocessed, unrefined, and nutrient-rich food. Clean forgot the appointment.
comparatively	In a relative manner; by comparison to something else. Inflation was comparatively low.
decidedly	Undoubtedly; undeniably. It was decidedly too expensive.
equitably	In a fair and impartial manner. Wealth is equitably distributed.
evenhandedly	Without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner.
fair	Without favoring one party in a fair evenhanded manner. Deal fairly with one another.
impartially	In a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally. The adjudicator should act impartially in carrying out his duties.
jolly	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. He is jolly busy.
justly	According to what is morally right or fair; fairly. We can justly be proud of our achievements.
middling	Fairly or moderately. Middling rich.
moderately	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. The event was moderately successful.
objectively	In a way that is not dependent on the mind for existence; actually. Events should be reported objectively.
passably	In a way that is just good enough; reasonably. He was passably attractive.
positively	In a way that indicates the presence of a certain substance or condition. Some of the diets may be positively dangerous.
pretty	To a moderately high degree; fairly. Pretty big.
quite	To a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly. I quite agree.
rather	Used to indicate one’s preference in a particular matter. We were rather hoping you might do that for us.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. I m sorry Ruth I really am.
reasonably	By sensible standards of judgement; justifiably. Acted quite reasonably.
relatively	Regarded in comparison with something else rather than absolutely; quite. The situation is relatively calm now.
satisfactorily	In a satisfactory manner. The matter is considered to be satisfactorily resolved.
simply	Used to introduce a short summary of a situation. They lived very simply.
somewhat	To certain extent or degree. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory.
sufficiently	To a sufficient degree. A sufficiently large working force.
tolerably	In an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner. The welfare state works tolerably well.

Usage Examples of "Fairly" as an adverb

• He fairly snarled at her.
• Deal fairly with one another.
• They played fairly.
• He is fairly clever with computers.
• He could not fairly be accused of wasting police time.
• I was fairly certain she had nothing to do with the affair.

Associations of "Fairly" (30 Words)

appreciably	To an appreciable extent; considerably. An appreciably higher risk.
bevy	A large gathering of people of a particular type. A bevy of young beach boys swarmed around him.
bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. He read bits of his work to me.
camouflage	Clothing or materials used as camouflage. On the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage.
comely	Very pleasing to the eye. The comely Italian actress Valeria Golino.
comparatively	To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively. Inflation was comparatively low.
enough	An adequate quantity a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose. Food enough.
exaggerate	To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth. Claims of turmoil within the firm are greatly exaggerated.
girlfriend	Any female friend. His girlfriend kicked him out.
handsome	(of a man) good-looking. A handsome allowance.
impracticable	(of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out. It was impracticable to widen the road here.
moderately	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Growth continues moderately.
much	(degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely. I don t travel much.
overdo	Do, use, or carry to excess; exaggerate. I d simply overdone it in the gym.
partially	Only in part; to a limited extent. He was partially paralyzed.
partly	To some extent; in some degree; not wholly. The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.
possibly	Used in polite requests. Could you possibly pour me another cup of tea.
preferably	More readily or willingly. Clean it well preferably with warm water.
pretty	Make pretty or attractive. A pretty mess.
quite	To a degree (not used with a negative. Quite frankly I don t blame you.
rather	To a degree (not used with a negative. We were rather hoping you might do that for us.
ravishing	Stunningly beautiful. She looked ravishing.
reasonably	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. He began to talk calmly and reasonably about his future.
resemble	Appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to. Some people resemble their dogs.
significantly	In a significant manner. He paused significantly.
slightly	To a small degree; not considerably. They are all slightly different.
some	To some extent quite a lot. We talked for some time.
somewhat	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory.
substantially	To a great extent or degree. Profits grew substantially.
unimpressive	Evoking no admiration or respect; not striking. He was a man of unimpressive appearance.