fairly

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   In a fair manner

   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. 2

   Favorably

   Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.

   • a town fairly situated for foreign trade
3. 3

   Honestly

   Honestly; properly.

   • Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.
   • 10. You will be civil and attentive to passengers, giving proper assistance to ladies and children getting in or out, and never start the car before passengers are fairly received or landed.
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   1. 4

      Softly

      Softly; quietly; gently.

   2. 5

      Partly, not fully

      Partly, not fully; somewhat.

      • The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
   3. 6

      Almost

      Almost; practically.

      • We quadrilled, waltzed, and conversed, in all of which my clever partner excelled; and her charms, combined with the excellent champagne I imbibed, fairly dazzled my imagination.
      • Betty grew so nervous and frightened, that she fairly bawled to her colleague, Moggy, and told her she would not stay in the room unless she sat up all night with her.
   4. 7

      Of handwriting

      Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.

      • That Pen, which now writes blottingly, might be well made at first, and will write fairly again […]

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