middling vs fair

fair vs middling

middling and fair both are nouns.

middling and fair both are adjectives.

middling is not a verb while fair is a verb.

middling and fair both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
middling	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
fair	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, middling and fair are synonyms defined as:

middling and fair: lacking exceptional quality or ability

Other synonyms of middling include average, mediocre.

middling (noun)	fair (noun)
any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)	a sale of miscellany; often for charity
	a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
	a competitive exhibition of farm products
	gathering of producers to promote business

middling (adjective)	fair (adjective)
lacking exceptional quality or ability	(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
	free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
	very pleasing to the eye
	(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
	free of clouds or rain
	gained or earned without cheating or stealing
	attractively feminine
	(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
	not excessive or extreme
	lacking exceptional quality or ability

middling (verb)	fair (verb)
	join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

middling (adverb)	fair (adverb)
to certain extent or degree	without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
	in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Difference between middling and fair

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