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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Mirror exposure therapy is a relatively new psychological approach in which participants observe themselves in a full-length mirror and talk about their bodies with the guidance of a therapist. — Suzanne Oliver, WSJ, "How a Mirror Can Help People Who Hate Their Bodies," 29 Apr. 2019 While the rights-of-nature movement is a relatively new concept for Western communities, its use by Indigenous peoples can be traced to traditional worldviews and laws that view nature as a living being. — Rory Taylor, Teen Vogue, "How Rights of Nature Legislation Affords Legal Standing, or Personhood, to Natural Entities," 22 Apr. 2019 The evening cape is a relatively new proposition in particular, one that Brie Larson just put to the test on the red carpet. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Brie Larson Takes This Superheroine Staple to the Red Carpet," 15 Apr. 2019 Aprehend is a relatively new product available for professionals that uses more natural ingredients. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, "This Is the Most Effective Bed Bug Treatment, According to Experts," 8 Apr. 2019 The technology still was relatively new in the late 1980s. — Kathleen Foody, Fox News, "Colorado police make arrest in 30-year-old slaying of woman," 20 Sep. 2018 After the Oscars, Cooper has been staying relatively under the radar, occasionally getting photographed by paparazzi during casual outings with Shayk. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga Reportedly Haven't Hung Out Since the Oscars," 19 Apr. 2019 During her relatively short time as a member of the royal family, Meghan Markle has staked her claim on a few causes close to her heart. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "6 Reasons Why Meghan Markle Will Be an Eco-Friendly Mom," 15 Apr. 2019 The History of Father's Day Unlike Mother's Day, which has pretty somber origins, Father's Day has relatively light roots—and was actually created by a woman. — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "When Is Father's Day? Here's How Long You Have to Pick out the Perfect Gift for Dad," 3 Apr. 2019

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