relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly ˈre-lə-tiv-lē How to pronounce relatively (audio)
Synonyms of relativelynext
: to a relative degree or extent : somewhat
a relatively small group of people
relatively cool weather
The house is relatively new.
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relatively speaking

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these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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At the end of the day, São Tomé and Príncipe’s golden passport is a relatively affordable option with solid perks and a streamlined application process. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Titanium construction also provided excellent corrosion resistance and survivability, although the material’s high cost meant relatively few boats were produced. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Because the portfolio was financed with heavy leverage, relatively modest declines began triggering margin calls from lenders. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 Just hours before the Mahle trade, the Rays gave up a relatively hefty package for another starting pitcher rental, Freddy Peralta. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relatively was in the 15th century

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relatively

adverb
rel·​a·​tive·​ly
ˈrel-ət-iv-lē
: somewhat entry 2

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