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.

Phrases

relatively speaking

1

: when compared to others that are similar

The procedure was quick, relatively speaking.

Relatively speaking, the movie wasn't bad.

2

—used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct

The trip was, relatively speaking, a disaster.

Synonyms

• 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

However, the mid-range EV offers a relatively standard 314 miles of driving range. —Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025

Otherwise, the return to land was relatively uneventful, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge. —Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025

Dave’s menu is relatively simple, with oversized chicken tenders and sliders as go-to orders. —Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025

But having the sixth-toughest draw, with Arsenal up next, means their chances of finishing in the top eight remain relatively low at 18 per cent. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing relatively

• relatively prime

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly

ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

: somewhat entry 2