comparatively

American  

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /

adverb

1. in comparison to some other person or thing, or to others in a similar category; relatively.

   Their hamburger was large, flavorful, and served with a decent number of onion rings, for a comparatively low price.

2. in a way that uses or proceeds by comparison.

   The aim of this study is to comparatively examine sun exposure and sun protection behaviors of young children in two urban settings.

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Etymology

Origin of comparatively

comparative ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But Darden’s scale and comparatively upscale clientele should give it a leg up.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Nursing homes have a powerful incentive to sedate residents, and comparatively few people are watching.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Eisner said his family are "walking headstrong into this storm" to keep the Fratton Park club going after a comparatively small £4.4m loss last season.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Yes, this was uncomfortable, but comparatively breezy as far as medical procedures go — simple, brief and noninvasive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The light filtering in from above shifts again, and the figure quavers as though she were watching through a heat haze, though Mr. A. H— remains comparatively crisp and clear.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern