How to Use "Relatively" with Example Sentences

relatively (adv): in comparison to others

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Used with adjectives:

"Recovery from surgery was relatively painless."
(painless, slow, fast, long, normal)

"I am relatively comfortable here."
(comfortable, happy, safe)

"This math problem is relatively simple."
(simple, easy, straightforward)

"He is relatively inexperienced at teaching."
(inexperienced)

"He is a relatively unknown author."
(unknown)

"The car is relatively cheap."
(cheap, inexpensive, expensive)

"We live relatively close to the school."
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