01 adv. In a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly; fully; distinctly; frankly.
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In a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly; fully; distinctly; frankly.“Even the nature of Mr. Dimmesdale's disease had never fairly been revealed to him.” — Hawthorne.
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2.
Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously; as, a town fairly situated for foreign trade.
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Honestly; properly.“Such means of comfort or even luxury, as lay fairly within their grasp.” — Hawthorne.
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Softly; quietly; gently.[Obs.]