Synonyms for fairly
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Somewhat — partly, not fully; somewhat
pretty, somewhat, quite, relatively, relative US, moderately, reasonably, rather, passably, middling informal UK, jolly, ish informal
2. Equitably — in a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
equitably, frankly, justly, right, cleanly, rightly, rightfully
Other
Definitions
- adv. 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.
- adv. 2
Partly, not fully; somewhat.
The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
- adv. 3
Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
a town fairly situated for foreign trade
Example sentences
- relatively That area is relatively rich in natural resources.
- somewhat While walking, I used to feel somewhat in a hurry.
- reasonably Can you recommend a reasonably priced guest house?
- moderately This is moderately spicy but appetite-stimulating.
- frankly Saying what you think frankly is not a bad thing.
- equitably International aid is not equitably apportioned.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| fairly | falling | |
| relatively | falling | |
| somewhat | falling | |
| reasonably | falling | |
| moderately | falling | |
| frankly | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- ish1
- 4 letters
- fair1
- 5 letters
- right1, quite1, clean1, jolly2
- 6 letters
- pretty2, rather2, justly2
- 7 letters
- frankly2, rightly2, cleanly2
- 8 letters
- somewhat2, relative3, middling3, passably3
- 9 letters
- equitably4
- 10 letters
- relatively4, reasonably4, moderately4, rightfully3
- 11 letters
- impartially4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (jolly2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- passablement