fairly
/ˈfɛə.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fairlier · fairliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
Adverb
Examples
A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
Adverb
Examples
a town fairly situated for foreign trade
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fairly” mean?
In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
Is “fairly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.