Fairly - English meaning

adverb

To a satisfactory or acceptable extent.

Usage examples:

The resources required to prepare adequately will be extensive

adverb

In a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

While some patients can be adequately cared for at home, others are best served by care in a hospit…

adverb

To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively.

Usage examples:

Inflation was comparatively low

adverb

As compared to something else

Usage examples:

We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people)., com…

adverb

In a way that has no personal involvement or gives someone no personal advantage, and therefore makes them free to act fairly

Usage examples:

The prosecutor argues to the jury that the witness is testifying disinterestedly., public officials…

adverb

In a fair and impartial manner.

Usage examples:

Wealth is equitably distributed

adverb

In a way that treats everyone fairly and in the same way

Usage examples:

If the law is to be effective it must be applied equitably., all of the patients should be treated …

adverb

In a way that treats everyone fairly and equally

Usage examples:

He must order the police to act even-handedly to stop the violence., the rules must be applied even…

adverb

In a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally.

Usage examples:

The adjudicator should act impartially in carrying out his duties

adverb

In a way that does not show support for any of the sides involved in an argument

Usage examples:

Many people do not believe that complaints against the police are impartially handled., it is the o…

adverb

To some extent.

Usage examples:

‘are you busy?’ ‘ish’

noun

An issue of magazine, journal, etc.

Usage examples:

The super duo appears in the latest ish

noun

Used as a euphemism for ‘shit’.

Usage examples:

That ish was hard for me to watch

adverb

According to what is morally right or fair; fairly.

Usage examples:

We deal justly with complaints

adverb

(spelled the way it is often spoken) kind of (= slightly)

Usage examples:

I was kinda sorry to see him go.

adverb

In a way that conforms to or is permitted or recognized by the law.

Usage examples:

He was deemed to have acted lawfully and was not prosecuted

adverb

According to the law, or legally

Usage examples:

Records were lawfully obtained under a subpoena., those who pay the taxes act lawfully and help dec…

adverb

To a certain extent; quite; fairly.

Usage examples:

The event was moderately successful

adverb

Within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little

Usage examples:

The new apartment complex will be moderately priced for middle-income people., he was moderately su…

adverb

Used to describe an action or a quality that is not very large or small but between the two

Usage examples:

Moderately priced autos sell better during a recession., moderately sized clothing is frequently la…

adverb

In a way that does not encourage or support any of the groups involved in something and does not show personal opinion

Usage examples:

He thinks that wikipedia has a moral responsibility to report neutrally on everything., the room wa…

adverb

In a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Usage examples:

Events should be reported objectively

adverb

In a way that is willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own

Usage examples:

It was clear that they had considered my proposal open-mindedly and objectively., the charity has b…

adverb

In a way that is just good enough; reasonably.

Usage examples:

He was passably attractive

adverb

In a way that is satisfactory but not excellent

adjective

(of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

Usage examples:

A pretty little girl with an engaging grin

adverb

To a moderately high degree; fairly.

Usage examples:

He looked pretty fit for his age

noun

An attractive thing, especially a trinket.

Usage examples:

He buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings

adverb

Correctly or satisfactorily.

Usage examples:

Ensuring the work is carried out properly

adverb

To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely.

Usage examples:

It's quite out of the question

exclamation

Expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement.

Usage examples:

‘i don't want to talk about that now.’ ‘quite’

adverb

To a large degree

Usage examples:

School is quite different from what it once was., we’ve had quite a lot of rain this year., there w…

adverb

Used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.

Usage examples:

Would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?

exclamation

Used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance.

Usage examples:

‘you are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘rather!’

adverb

In a sensible way.

Usage examples:

He began to talk calmly and reasonably about his future

adverb

In a way that shows good judgment

Usage examples:

He kept talking slowly and reasonably., i was reasonably certain she would be home (= it seemed lik…

adverb

In relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.

Usage examples:

They were very poor, but, relatively speaking, they had been lucky

adverb

In comparison with other similar things or with what you expect

Usage examples:

A few states across the country have remained in relatively good shape., relatively few/little scot…

adverb

In a way that fulfils expectations or needs; acceptably.

Usage examples:

The matter is considered to be satisfactorily resolved

adverb

To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount; rather.

Usage examples:

Matters have improved somewhat since then

adverb

To an adequate degree; enough.

Usage examples:

He recovered sufficiently to resume his duties

adverb

Enough

Usage examples:

Mcgeechan has not recovered sufficiently to play in the semifinal tomorrow., the case was sufficien…

adverb

To a limited or reasonable degree

Usage examples:

I was tolerably good at sports.