Fairly
Fairly adverb - To some degree or extent.
Not completely and fairly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Not completely" instead an adverb "Fairly".
Not completely
Fairly and not completely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fairly" instead an adverb phrase "Not completely".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- To the Ends of the Earth: The narrator overhears two people discussing someone with a very out-of-date worldview, but who is nonetheless fairly likeable and not completely stupid.
Source: Oblivious to His Own Description -
Sugar Apocalypse: Once you reach the end of the Sand Zone, it becomes obvious fairly quickly that this one's not completely sweet and cuddly.
Source: Video Game / Cave Story - Oblivious to His Own Description: Near the end of the first book, Talbot overhears people discussing someone with a "Gothic" worldview, but who is nonetheless fairly likeable and not completely stupid.
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