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

Ether has been trading within a relatively modest range recently, fluctuating between $3,300 and $3,800 in August following a big month where notable government developments helped boost regulatory clarity for the crypto space. —Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

However, using a relatively small 93 kWh battery does inevitably reduce the Evija’s range. —Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025

Militia groups have always been relatively splintered, but the insurrection exacerbated the fissures. —Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025

Its bond success reflects to some degree Carlsbad Unified’s demographics as a relatively affluent, high-performing district. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 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