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FAIRISH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fairish mean? 

FAIRISH (adjective)
  The adjective FAIRISH has 2 senses:

1. not excessive or extremeplay

2. (used of hair or skin) pale or light-coloredplay

  Familiarity information: FAIRISH used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FAIRISH (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not excessive or extreme

Synonyms:

fair; fairish; reasonable

Context example:

reasonable prices

Similar:

moderate (being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme)


Sense 2

Meaning:

(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored

Synonyms:

fair; fairish

Context example:

a fair complexion

Similar:

blond; blonde; light-haired (being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes)


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