Especially and Fairly

Especially

Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.

Fairly is an antonym for especially.

Nearby Word: especial

Fairly

Fairly adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well

Especially is an antonym for fairly.

Nearby Words: fair, fairness

Both words in one sentence

  • Deadly Doctor In addition, both of the healing classes in Etrian Odyssey III, the Prince(ss) and the Monk, have fairly potent combat ability, especially the Monk, and especially once you unlock subclassing.
    Source: Deadly Doctor
  • Video Game / Phantasmagoria 2 The potato story is especially weird, occurring as it does fairly late in the game and therefore fairly far into Curtis' apparent breakdown.
  • The striking similarities between the two (particularly their personalities) are brought up fairly often in profic, especially in Sacrifice, and a LOT in fanfic.
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