adverb
fairly
In a just way or to a moderate degree.
The coach treats every player fairly, regardless of experience.
Etymology
Fair can mean just or reasonable. The adverb applies the first sense to conduct and the second to degree, giving fairly both its justice and moderate-amount uses.
More examples
- The instructions are fairly easy to follow.
- We live fairly close to the station.
- They divide the work fairly among all team members.
Forms
fairly · more fairly · most fairly
fair adjective — Treating people equally and without favoritism.
fairness noun — The quality of treating people justly.
Similar words
- justly
- Emphasizes justice, not the degree or extent of something.
- moderately
- Describes a middle degree, without implying just treatment.