fairly tame

Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words

Used to indicate that something is moderately docile or boring.

tameADVERB + tame

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fairly

Examples (10)

  • The party was fairly tame, with no wild dancing or loud music.
  • Despite its reputation, the new roller coaster was fairly tame.
  • The debate was fairly tame compared to their usual heated arguments.
  • For a wild animal, the fox seemed fairly tame, approaching cautiously.
  • Her criticism was fairly tame, considering how strongly she felt.
  • The movie started with a bang, but the rest of it was fairly tame.
  • He was known for his outrageous jokes, but his speech was fairly tame.
  • Even the 'dangerous' rapids turned out to be fairly tame for experienced rafters.
  • The zoo's petting area had some fairly tame goats and sheep.
  • I expected a thrilling adventure, but the entire trip was fairly tame.