Legacy synonym data
Synonyms for “Fairly” — 15 Other Ways to Say It
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
Meaning of Fairly
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
15 Synonyms for Fairly — Words Similar to Fairly
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really
/ˈrɪəli/Actually or truly; used to emphasize something is genuine.
Example: Is this really happening?
perfectly
/ˈpɜːfɪktli/Done exactly right; in a way with no errors.
Example: The cake was baked perfectly.
properly
/ˈprɒpəli/Done the right way, following the rules.
Example: Clean your hands properly before eating.
well
/wɛl/In a good way or satisfactorily; how things are done properly.
Example: She speaks English very well.
completely
/kəmˈpliːtli/Totally or entirely; in every way or to the fullest extent.
Example: I completely understand your concern about the project.
sufficient
/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/Adequate or enough for what is needed; having as much as required.
Example: Two weeks is a sufficient amount of time to prepare for the exam.
entirely
/ɪnˈtaɪərli/In a complete way, with nothing left out or remaining.
Example: I entirely agree with your decision.
generally
/ˈdʒɛnərəli/In most situations or for most people; not always but commonly true.
Example: Generally, people prefer warmer weather to cold weather.
Antonyms of Fairly — Opposite Words
Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Fairly
What is another word for "fairly"?
Common synonyms for "fairly" include: reasonably, really, perfectly, justly, rightly.
What can I say instead of "fairly"?
Try one of these alternatives: reasonably, really, perfectly, justly, rightly. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.
When should I use "fairly" instead of "reasonably"?
Use "fairly" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "reasonably" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.
What are the antonyms of "fairly"?
Words with the opposite meaning of "fairly" include: unfairly, unreasonably.