The adverb “fairly” in literature often serves to moderate the strength of a statement or description, indicating that something is true to a reasonable or moderate degree rather than absolutely so. It can both temper a character’s condition—as when a speaker is described as “fairly cracked” or a voice “fairly steady” ([1], [2])—and adjust the precision of an account, such as when events are “fairly started” or a representation is “fairly good” ([3], [4]). Authors also use it to nuance the flow of narration, signaling that an observation or quality is apparent but not extreme, like a language being spoken “fairly well” or a plan being “fairly presented” ([5], [6]). This subtle modifier lends balance and measured clarity to descriptions, ensuring that assertions remain grounded and reflective of everyday realism ([7], [8]).