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Fair (Adjective)

Meaning¹

(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines; "he hit a fair ball over the third base bag".

Lacking exceptional quality or ability; "a novel of average merit"; "only a fair performance of the sonata"; "in fair health"; "the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average"; "the performance was middling at best".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The new restaurant in town serves fair food, but it's not worth going out of your way for.
The company's financial performance was fair last quarter, but they're hoping for better results this quarter.
After a few weeks of rest, the injured athlete was in fair health and ready to start training again.
The student's grades were fair, but she knew she could do better with more effort.
The hotel room was fair, but the location was great, so it was a decent value overall.

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Meaning³

Very pleasing to the eye; "my bonny lass"; "there's a bonny bay beyond"; "a comely face"; "young fair maidens".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The fair maiden's beauty shone like a beacon in the crowded ballroom.
Her fair hair cascaded down her back like a golden waterfall.
The fair city of Venice was a sight to behold with its ornate bridges and canals.
The fair young princess was beloved by all who laid eyes on her.
In the fair countryside, the rolling hills and green pastures stretched as far as the eye could see.

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Fairness (noun)

Meaning⁴

(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored; "a fair complexion".

Classification

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Examples

She had a fair complexion that burned easily in the sun.
The model's fair skin was a perfect canvas for the makeup artist.
He was a fair-haired boy with a mischievous grin.
Her fair hair was a striking contrast to her dark eyes.
The actress's fair skin glowed with a subtle radiance on screen.

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Fairish

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Fairness (noun)

Meaning⁵

Gained or earned without cheating or stealing; "an honest wage"; "an fair penny".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

Honest

Meaning⁶

Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules; "a fair referee"; "fair deal"; "on a fair footing"; "a fair fight"; "by fair means or foul".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The new hiring policy is designed to be fair to all applicants regardless of their background.
She felt the competition was unfair, so she insisted on having a fair rematch.
He wanted a fair shake, not just special treatment because he was the boss's son.
The government claimed that the election was conducted fairly, without any rigging or interference.
A fair salary and comprehensive benefits are the company's policy to retain talented employees.

Meaning⁷

Free of clouds or rain; "today will be fair and warm".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The weather forecast said it would be a fair day for the picnic.
Today will be fair and warm, perfect for a hike in the mountains.
The farmer was hoping for a fair weekend to harvest his crops.
The fair skies made it an ideal day for a hot air balloon ride.
The tourists were thrilled to see that the morning was fair and sunny.

Meaning⁸

(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections; "fair copy"; "a clean manuscript".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

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