Synonyms of comparative

comparative

adjective

kəm-ˈper-ə-tiv 

as in relative

being such only when compared to something else

if you consider the multimillionaire's yearly income, we're living in comparative poverty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relative
• almost
• approximate
• similar
• comparable
• near
• equivalent
• equal
• alike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complete
• pure
• absolute
• perfect
• real
• unqualified
• outright
• true
• genuine
• out-and-out
• downright

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comparative

Brenneman, who grew up in Connecticut, completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard in 1987, majoring in comparative religion. —Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

Deon also emphasized that, as the world’s leading maritime power, Greece has a unique comparative advantage. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026

African industrial policy should focus less on immediately replicating East Asian electronics manufacturing and more on steadily climbing value chains already rooted in African comparative advantages. —W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026

For now, the Luce’s comparative silence is Ferrari’s mic-drop moment. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026