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.

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
Recent Examples on the Web
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This system is relatively new for me, but its origin story is an accident. Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Lorena Sopena/Anadolu via Getty The trail Isak Andic and his son were walking along links the Salnitre caves in Collbato with the Montserrat monastery and is a relatively easy route that's popular with families during the weekends. CBS News, 19 May 2026 Kuhr, 38, is still relatively new to coaching the defensive side of the ball. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 The filmmaker described early communication with King as relatively minimal. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatively. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb
rel·​a·​tive·​ly
ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

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