Definition of FAIRLY

fairly

Adverb

  • In a just or impartial manner; to a moderate extent.
  • to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
    • "he is fairly clever with computers"
  • without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
    • "deal fairly with one another"
  • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
    • "they played fairly"

Adv

  • In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
  • Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
  • Honestly; properly.
  • Softly; quietly; gently.
  • Partly, not fully; somewhat.
  • Almost; practically.
  • Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.

Examples

  • A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
  • a town fairly situated for foreign trade
  • Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.
  • He played FAIRLY, never resorting to challenging words he knew were valid.
  • The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

fairly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fairly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fairly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

fairly: valid Words With Friends Word