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fairly

1 of 1adverb
/ˈfɛr.li/
1

more than average, but not too much

A2
  • I found the assignment fairly easy; I finished it in an hour.
  • I've been fairly busy lately, working on multiple projects.
  • She is fairly good at playing the piano.
  • The cake was fairly sweet, but not overly so.
  • The restaurant was fairly busy when we arrived.
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2

in a manner that is free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

  • The teacher graded the exams fairly.
  • She always treats her friends fairly in disputes.
  • The judge listened to all the evidence and ruled fairly.
  • The committee selected the winner fairly and without bias.
  • The article presented the facts fairly, without taking sides.
3

almost to the point of something

  • She fairly shouted at him in frustration.
  • The dog fairly dragged its owner down the street.
  • He fairly leapt out of his chair when the bell rang.
  • The performance fairly took my breath away.
  • His eyes fairly blazed with anger.