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

Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Echeverria, who is a part of the social justice committee at the Universalist church, said the church — a relatively new denomination that focuses on social justice issues — teaches about humanity and showing up for society’s most vulnerable. —Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026

The undercurrent of pensive sadness gives the movie an emotional depth that helps counter its relatively rote approach. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026

Atlanta has a $24 million team option on Kuminga this offseason that could go several different directions, especially because the Hawks have had a relatively small sample of games to work with him. —Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 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