somewhat of

phrase

: to some degree

—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite

We have somewhat of a problem.

To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.

Examples of somewhat of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The kick stage is somewhat of an engineering marvel in itself. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Both the Bank Club and daVinci’s helped make the spot somewhat of a local institution. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026

With that kind of schedule, the Marvel star must maintain somewhat of a nomadic lifestyle. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

He’s taken this this guy from a wide-eyed kid to somewhat of a shaded, grizzled veteran. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for somewhat of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove