relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly ˈre-lə-tiv-lē 

: to a relative degree or extent : somewhat

a relatively small group of people

relatively cool weather

The house is relatively new.

see also:

relatively speaking

Synonyms of relatively

• pretty
• quite
• fairly
• rather
• somewhat
• enough
• something

Examples of relatively in a Sentence

these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion

Recent Examples on the Web

The move comes as many companies are increasingly looking to agents — AI capable of taking on and executing relatively complex tasks — as a way to boost employee productivity and automate rote chores. —Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026

Burlington’s supply chain productivity and cost-savings initiatives are expected to offset the startup costs of the Savannah DC, causing supply chain costs as a percentage of sales to be relatively flat for 2026. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026

That said, younger people remain relatively more optimistic, and there's more confidence among those under 50 than among older Californians, and among Democrats more so than Republicans. —Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

During the Biden administration, the United States articulated a relatively clear framework for strategic competition with China. —Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing relatively

• relatively prime
• relatively speaking

Kids Definition

relatively

adverb

rel·​a·​tive·​ly

ˈrel-ət-iv-lē

: somewhat entry 2