The Opposite(Antonym) of “fairly”
The antonyms of fairly are extremely, completely, and absolutely. These words convey a sense of intensity or extremity, which is opposite to the moderate degree of fairly.
Explore all Antonyms of “fairly”
Definitions and Examples of extremely, completely, absolutely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To a very great degree; in an extreme manner.
Example
The weather was extremely hot, and we had to stay indoors to avoid the heatstroke.
In every way or aspect; fully; totally.
Example
She completely forgot about the meeting and missed it.
Without any doubt; completely; entirely.
Example
I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is always delicious.
Key Differences: extremely vs completely vs absolutely
- 1Extremely emphasizes the highest degree of something, while fairly implies a moderate degree.
- 2Completely indicates that something is done to its fullest extent, while fairly suggests that something is done to a reasonable degree.
- 3Absolutely conveys a sense of certainty and completeness, while fairly implies a level of uncertainty or incompleteness.
Effective Usage of extremely, completely, absolutely
- 1Express Intensity: Use extremely, completely, and absolutely to express a high degree of something.
- 2Emphasize Completeness: Use completely and absolutely to indicate that something is done to its fullest extent.
- 3Convey Certainty: Use absolutely to convey a sense of certainty and completeness.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fairly are extremely, completely, and absolutely. These words convey a sense of intensity, completeness, and certainty, respectively. Use these words to express intensity, emphasize completeness, and convey certainty.