Definition of fair

• superl. - Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.
• superl. - Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.
• superl. - Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin.
• superl. - Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.
• superl. - Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unincumbered; open; direct; -- said of a road, passage, etc.; as, a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view.
• superl. - Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; fowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.
• superl. - Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open; upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; -- said of persons, character, or conduct; as, a fair man; fair dealing; a fair statement.
• superl. - Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc.
• superl. - Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting.
• superl. - Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.
• adv. - Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.
• n. - Fairness, beauty.
• n. - A fair woman; a sweetheart.
• n. - Good fortune; good luck.
• v. t. - To make fair or beautiful.
• v. t. - To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines.
• n. - A gathering of buyers and sellers, assembled at a particular place with their merchandise at a stated or regular season, or by special appointment, for trade.
• n. - A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair.
• n. - A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair.