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

Despite recent increases, the state pension is relatively ungenerous, though Britons do have good private pensions. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026

In Illinois, where relatively few undisturbed forests remain, residents and environmentalists say saving these spaces is urgent. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

What’s more, the process is relatively cheap and could be combined with on-site 3D printers. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Two of Arizona's six LDS temples are located within the boundaries of the relatively small district. — Saige Miller, NPR, 4 Oct. 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