fairly

To a noticeable degree, but not very or extremely.

• The test was fairly easy.
• We finished the work fairly quickly.
• Their new house is fairly close to ours.

Similar words: quite, reasonably, rather

Common phrases: fairly good, fairly easy, fairly quickly, fairly dry

In a way that is honest and treats people equally or as they deserve.

• Please play fairly.
• The manager treated everyone fairly.
• Was the prize money shared fairly?

Similar words: justly, honestly, equitably

Opposites: unfairly

Common phrases: treat someone fairly, play fairly, judge fairly

In a way that offers good conditions or advantages.

• The port was fairly situated for trade.
• Their prospects stood fairly at the start.
• The town was fairly placed beside the river.

Similar words: favourably, advantageously

Opposites: unfavourably

Common phrases: fairly situated, fairly placed