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.

see also relatively speaking

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

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

Cite this Entry

“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatively. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb
rel·​a·​tive·​ly
ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

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