Synonyms
Examples of somewhat in a Sentence
Adverb
He felt somewhat awkward in his suit.
Our work has progressed somewhat.
The course is somewhat more difficult than I was told it would be.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Lopez is seated, sweaty and somewhat breathless, in her home gym.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
But what was likely an enjoyable working Caribbean vacation for cast and crew proves somewhat labored for viewers.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The last solar eclipse was in 2017, and (somewhat famously) then-President Donald Trump stared directly at it bare eyed—a huge health concern.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Across the state line, things are done somewhat differently.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Those qualities somewhat eclipse the central question of the wayward young granddaughter, which primarily serves as an excuse to watch Sugar work – sifting through sleazy, Hollywood-style dirty laundry – without really needing to drive the narrative.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The response to the presentation was positive, if somewhat cynical, according to Angus.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Bamboo: Great for sensitive skin, soft to the touch, somewhat stretchy, and breathable.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Adverb
Then came the showers and icy offerings from the somewhat ominous clouds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Lopez is seated, sweaty and somewhat breathless, in her home gym.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
But what was likely an enjoyable working Caribbean vacation for cast and crew proves somewhat labored for viewers.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The last solar eclipse was in 2017, and (somewhat famously) then-President Donald Trump stared directly at it bare eyed—a huge health concern.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Across the state line, things are done somewhat differently.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Those qualities somewhat eclipse the central question of the wayward young granddaughter, which primarily serves as an excuse to watch Sugar work – sifting through sleazy, Hollywood-style dirty laundry – without really needing to drive the narrative.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The response to the presentation was positive, if somewhat cynical, according to Angus.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Bamboo: Great for sensitive skin, soft to the touch, somewhat stretchy, and breathable.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Somewhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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somewhat
1 of 2 pronoun
some·what
ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wät 
-ˌ(h)wət;
(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät,
-ˈ(h)wət
: some unspecified part or amount : something
somewhat of what you say is true
somewhat
2 of 2 adverb
: in some measure : slightly
somewhat comfortable
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