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fairly.

In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈfɛə.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfɛːlɪj/British, Southern, Standard/ˈfɛɹ.li/Canada, General-American/ˈfeɹ.li/US
  1. 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.
  2. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.

    a town fairly situated for foreign trade
  3. Honestly; properly.

    Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.
  4. Softly; quietly; gently.

  5. Partly, not fully; somewhat.

    The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
  6. Almost; practically.

    dated
  7. Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From Middle English fayrly, fayrely, vayrliche, equivalent to fair + -ly.

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