Word RELATIVELY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

relatively

🇺🇸 [ˈrɛlətɪvli]

Meanings

In comparison with something else, often used to express a degree of difference or similarity. It can indicate that something is true to some extent but not absolutely or universally true. Relatively suggests a context for evaluation.

Examples

• The task was relatively easy compared to the others.
• Her new job is relatively close to home.
• The weather is relatively mild for this time of year.

Synonyms

comparatively • somewhat • moderately

Antonyms

absolutely • completely • entirely