fairly vs scantily

fairly

adv
  • Partly, not fully; somewhat. 

  • In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party 

  • Softly; quietly; gently. 

  • Without blemish. 

  • Honestly; properly. 

  • Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously. 

scantily

adv
  • Sparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner. 

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