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Definition of "fairly" []
- In a fair or just manner; equitably. (adverb)
- Legitimately; suitably. (adverb)
- Clearly; distinctly. (adverb)
- Actually; fully: The walls fairly shook with their bellowing. (adverb)
- Moderately; rather: a fairly good dinner. (adverb)
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Use "fairly" in a sentence
- "However, that is not what the term fairly valued means."
- "I mentioned the word fairly early in a conversation at his home in Princeton, N.J."
- ""Bloody Eyes" the Turkomans named Skobeleff, and the title fairly indicated his ruthless lust for blood."