relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly ˈre-lə-tiv-lē How to pronounce relatively (audio)
Synonyms of relativelynext
: to a relative degree or extent : somewhat
a relatively small group of people
relatively cool weather
The house is relatively new.

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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Even so, the reaction of the market has been relatively subdued, said David Butter, an energy expert on the Middle East at the Chatham House think tank. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026 Zeplain has kept his funds relatively small. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Even though the border was relatively quiet for years, Israel also prepared for the next war with Hezbollah, gathering intelligence and building its own fortifications. Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relatively was in the 15th century

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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatively. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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relatively

adverb
rel·​a·​tive·​ly
ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

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