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

For 46 years, even after Buss died in 2013, the team’s ownership remained relatively stable. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The cost of entry is relatively low, too — a partner, a racquet, a handful of balls and access to a court are all that’s needed to try it out. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Yet the industry has long depended on a relatively small group of major suppliers. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Winds remain relatively light, generally around 10 mph or less, which should help limit the rapid spread of wildfires. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 18 Aug. 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