fairlyadv.1. 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.)2. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously; as, a town fairly situated for foreign trade.()3. Honestly; properly.()Such means of comfort or even luxury, as lay fairly within their grasp. (Hawthorne.)4. Softly; quietly; gently.(Milton.)