Relatively — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈre-lə-tiv-lē/ rel·a·tive·ly

Meaning & Definition of Relatively

Relatively (adverb)

  1. to a relative degree or extent, somewhat

Relatively (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to some degree or extent

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

    similar: enough, fairly, kind of, kindly (chiefly Southern), like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree
    related: acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
    near: awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Relatively

The most common words with a similar meaning to Relatively:

Chiefly Southern: kindly
enough, fairly, kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree

Related Words for Relatively

acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway

Near Antonyms of Relatively

awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Origin & Etymology of Relatively

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Relatively

relatively prime, relatively speaking

Frequently Asked Questions about Relatively

What does "Relatively" mean?

"Relatively" means to a relative degree or extent, somewhat. As an adverb, it is defined as: to a relative degree or extent, somewhat.

What is another word for "Relatively"?

Other words for "Relatively" include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like, moderately, more or less and pretty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Relatively" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Relatively"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Relatively". Common alternatives include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite and rather.

How do you use "Relatively" in a sentence?

Examples of "Relatively" in a sentence: "these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion".

Is "Relatively" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Relatively" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Relatively"?

"Relatively" is pronounced /ˈre-lə-tiv-lē/ and divided into syllables as rel·a·tive·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Relatively"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Relatively" meaning "to some degree or extent"?

When "Relatively" (adverb) means to some degree or extent, synonyms include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like and moderately.