i-adjective
fine; good; nice; splendid; admirable
Archaic adjective used to praise someone of lower status; now largely replaced by よい or 立派. Still encountered in classical or period language.
「うい奴じゃ」と殿様は言った。
"He is a fine fellow," said the lord.
古典では「愛いやつ」という表現が見られる。
In classical literature, the expression 愛いやつ can be found.