comparatively
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a comparative manner.
Adverb
Examples
And yet I suppose that my life has been, comparatively speaking, a happy one.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
When compared to other entities.
Adverb
Examples
Never did I see a more dreary and depressing scene. Miles on miles of quagmire, varied only by bright green strips of comparatively solid ground[.]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “comparatively” mean?
In a comparative manner.
Is “comparatively” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.