[more fairly; most fairly] 1 : to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent
▪ a fairly easy job ▪ It's still fairly early. ▪ a fairly simple procedure ▪ It's a fairly common disease. 2 : in a way that is right or proper : in a fair way
▪ She treats everyone fairly. ▪ I told the story as fairly as possible. ▪ He reports fairly on the issues. ▪ He beat me fairly and squarely. 3 — used for emphasis before a verb that is being used figuratively ▪ The situation fairly screamed for someone to intervene. 4 literary + old-fashioned : in a favorable or pleasing way
▪ a town fairly situated on a hill
▪ a fairly easy job ▪ It's still fairly early. ▪ a fairly simple procedure ▪ It's a fairly common disease.
▪ She treats everyone fairly. ▪ I told the story as fairly as possible. ▪ He reports fairly on the issues. ▪ He beat me fairly and squarely.
▪ a town fairly situated on a hill





