NYT Dictionary

FAIRLY

/ˈfeɹ.li/
AdverbFAIR-lyfair-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English fayrly, fayrely, vayrliche, equivalent to fair + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

justlyfranklycleanlysomewhatprettyquiterelativelyreasonablymoderatelyjolly

Antonyms

unreasonablyimmoderatelyunfairly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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