relatively

adverb

rel·a·tive·ly | \ ˈre-lə-tiv-lē

Definition of relatively

: to a relative degree or extent : somewhat a relatively small group of people relatively cool weather The house is relatively new.

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.

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

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