fairish
/ˈfɛərɪʃ/
ADJECTIVE
1. Moderately good or acceptable
Somewhat good, satisfactory, or reasonable, but not particularly excellent or impressive.
1.1. Adequate or satisfactory quality
Describes something that is reasonably good or acceptable in quality, condition, or performance, although it may not be especially good.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- inadequate
- unsatisfactory
- unacceptable
- poor
Examples
- The restaurant serves fairish food at reasonable prices.
- Her examination results were fairish, though she had hoped for better.
Related Words
- mediocre
- middling
- average
- so-so
- moderately good
1.2. Moderate in amount or degree
Describes an amount, size, income, or degree that is within reasonable limits and neither excessive nor extreme.
Synonyms
- moderate
- reasonable
- average
- middling
- medium
Antonyms
- excessive
- extreme
- immoderate
- exorbitant
Examples
- He earns a fairish income from his freelance work.
- The town has a fairish number of restaurants and small shops.
Related Words
- intermediate
- modest
- moderately sized
- within limits
ADJECTIVE
2. Moderately light in color
Somewhat pale or light-colored, especially when describing hair, skin, or complexion.
2.1. Light-colored hair or complexion
Describes hair or skin that is relatively pale or light in color, without necessarily being very blond or fair.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- dark-haired
- dark-complexioned
- brunet
Examples
- The child was fairish, with light brown hair and a pale complexion.
- She had a fairish complexion that became pink in the sun.
Related Words
- fair-haired
- fair-skinned
- light-colored
- flaxen