Fairly / pretty / rather like it?

Only 'rather' sounds anything like natural in that sentence.

Rover

Thank you.

According to your answer, I conclude that "somewhat", "fairly", "pretty", and "kind of" only modify adverbs or adjectives.
If I put them before a verb, that sounds strange.
Is that right?

Second, I respond to this question with sentences in italics.
Do you like it?
(reply) Not absolutely!
(reply) Absolutely not!
Are the two repl

Rover, thank you very much!

What if I use these adverbs independently? Like this:
Do you like it?
(reply)
Rather.
Somewhat.
Fairly.
Kind of.
Pretty.
Quite.
Are these acceptable?

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What are the full sentences that use "absolutely not" and "not absolutely"?
My versions are pr

I find "I kind of like it" perfectly natural, in an very informal, conversational way (not in formal writing!). "I rather like it" sounds more British to me. I doubt that I've ever said "I rather like it," but I say "I kind of like it" all the time.

Thank you, khoff.

I'd like to put the following sentences in order of fondness. 1) is least fondness, and 7) is most fondness.
Can you correct me if there is something wrong? Thanks

1) I don't like it at all. I completely / totally / absolutely don't like it.
2) I don't like it.
3) I don't like it very much. I don't like it completely / totally / absolutely.
4) I

I think your order is fine.

I would add that when i say "I kind of like it," it often carries a suggestion that I am a bit surprised that I like it. If everyone else was criticizing something and I was somewhat surprised to find that i did not entirely agree with them, I might say, "I kind of like it."

I love your explanation. very useful. Thanks