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

See Examples For:

comparatively

Those who worked with him recall his dry sense of humour and practical jokes, the comparatively modest car he drove and how he did not get dragged down by the inevitable setbacks of the game.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, major developed-market currencies are offering an unusually attractive mix for carry trades: relatively high interest-rate income and comparatively low volatility, according to Goldman.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Austerity measures that included comparatively low salaries contributed to staff turnover and hiring challenges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Political party spending, by contrast, receives comparatively little attention from scholars, activists and the media.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026

The government was under pressure from its supporters in the surrounding areas of Westdene and Newlands, which were comparatively poor white areas.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela