fairly UK /ˈfɛə.li/US /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adverb7 •In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain partyA jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged. •rather, but not extremelyThe weather this weekend will be fairly dry. •Honestly; properly.Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated. •(old-fashioned) Almost; practically.We quadrilled, waltzed, and conversed, in all of which my clever partner excelled; and her charms, combined with the excellent champagne I imbibed, fairly dazzled my imagination. — 1834 •Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously. •Softly; quietly; gently. •(no longer used) Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.That Pen, which now writes blottingly, might be well made at first, and will write fairly again […] — 1653 formsfairlier · more fairly · fairliest · most fairly