fair
Comparative
fairer
Superlative
fairest
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treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way
- All students are treated equally by her because she is a fair teacher.
- The interviewer asks each candidate the same questions, proving he is a fair person.
- The policy was designed to be fair to all employees, regardless of their position.
- They reached a fair agreement that benefited both sides equally.
- The judge made a fair ruling, ensuring justice for all involved.
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(of a woman) having attractive or pleasing features
- The prince fell in love with the fair maiden.
- She was known as the fairest woman in the land.
- The poem praised her fair face and gentle eyes.
- He danced with a fair lady at the ball.
- The fair queen greeted her guests with grace.
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(of skin or hair) very light in color
- She had fair skin that was sensitive to the sun.
- His fair hair gleamed under the sunlight.
- The model's fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark eyes.
- He inherited his mother's fair hair and blue eyes.
- The artist used light tones to depict the character's fair features.
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(of the weather) clear and dry, with no clouds or rain
- It was a fair day with bright sunshine.
- We set sail in fair weather.
- The forecast promises fair skies all week.
- They enjoyed a picnic on a fair afternoon.
- Fair conditions made the hike pleasant.
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relatively large in number, amount, or size
- The fair amount of rainfall this season has been beneficial for the crops.
- She received a fair share of the profits from the business venture.
- They agreed on a fair price for the antique furniture.
- He has a fair chance of winning the competition with his skills.
- The job offer came with fair compensation and benefits.
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(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
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gained, earned, or done honestly, without cheating, lying, or stealing
- He won the game through fair play.
- She earned a fair wage for her work.
- They reached a fair agreement without deceit.
- His victory was the result of fair competition.
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(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
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moderate in amount, size, or quality, neither too much nor too little
- The restaurant serves a fair portion of food for the price.
- He made a fair profit from the sale of his paintings.
- They had to pay a fair amount for the repairs.
- The hotel offers fair accommodations for budget travelers.