comparatively (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpærətɪvli/

Definition

To a certain extent, when compared with something else; relatively.

Examples

• The new model is comparatively lighter than the previous one.

• This small town is comparatively quiet compared to the bustling city.

• The results were comparatively good, given the difficult circumstances.

Synonyms of comparatively

Words with a similar meaning to comparatively:

• relatively
• somewhat
• rather
• proportionally

Antonyms of comparatively

Words with the opposite meaning to comparatively:

• absolutely
• unequivocally

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