relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly ˈre-lə-tiv-lē 

: to a relative degree or extent : somewhat

a relatively small group of people

relatively cool weather

The house is relatively new.

see also:

relatively speaking

Synonyms of relatively

• pretty
• quite
• fairly
• rather
• somewhat
• enough
• something

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion

Recent Examples on the Web

Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

One solution would be a relatively simple expansion of the southern end of the Stadium of Light to mirror the height of the west and north. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Although the number of collisions involving traditional bicycles remained relatively stable during the seven-year period, collisions involving e-bikes increased dramatically. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing relatively

• relatively prime
• relatively speaking

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly

ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

: somewhat entry 2