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.

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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Where shows like The Office and New Girl are endlessly quoted and have given birth to high-profile rewatch podcasts hosted by famous cast members, Malcolm in the Middle hasn’t added any catchphrases to the cultural lexicon, and its only active rewatch podcast is relatively obscure. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 The laptops are relatively low-cost, averaging between $300 and $400 per device. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 While censorship restrictions were relatively light in Iraq and Afghanistan, keeping the press close to the troops helped ensure a sympathetic viewpoint. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026 That will slow the craft to a relatively gentle 17 mph splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

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

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

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb
rel·​a·​tive·​ly
ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

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