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

Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates have been hovering in a tight range for more than a month, and that range is on the relatively high side. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026

It is best known for operating Truth Social, a relatively small social network favored by the president. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

But the data also shows the Switch being a relatively resilient market force that could sustain its commercial life well into its second decade on the market. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

Their relatively compact size also allows them to be deployed from a variety of surface vessels or smaller craft. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 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