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fairlier

fairlier is the comparative form of fairly.

Meaning of fairly

Adverb

fairly (comparative more fairly or (archaic, rare) fairlier, superlative most fairly or (archaic, rare) fairliest)

  1. In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
    • A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
    Synonyms:
    justly, frankly, cleanly
  2. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
    • a town fairly situated for foreign trade
  3. Honestly; properly.
    • Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.
  4. Softly; quietly; gently.
  5. (degree) Partly, not fully; somewhat.
    • The weather this weekend will be fairly dry.
  6. (dated) 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, Arthur Courtenay, Autobiography and Letters of Arthur Courtenay, page 36

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Questions about fairlier

What is fairlier the comparative form of?
Fairlier is the comparative form of fairly.

Words near fairlier in the dictionary

  1. fairleads
  2. Fairlee
  3. Fairley
  4. Fairleys
  5. Fairlie
  6. fairlier
  7. Fairlies
  8. fairliest
  9. Fairlight
  10. fairlike
  11. fairling

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