8+ Synonyms for Fairly & Similar Words

Definition of fairly

adverb
  1. to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers"
  2. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner; "deal fairly with one another"
  3. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating; "they played fairly"

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Writing tips for "fairly"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like clean, fair, middling can replace "fairly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

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"Fairly" in song lyrics

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  • "I've often let God carry me and hope I live fairly"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — God of Souls
  • "Rarely playin this game while I fairly"
    Esham — King of Hearts
  • "And we could shoot the 1 on if you wanna fight fairly"
    Ghostown — Rugged Freestyle

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