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VocabJLPT N1
comparatively
Adverb

Definitions

  1. 1. comparatively
  2. 2. relatively
An adverb meaning "comparatively" or "relatively," used to say that something is more so than expected or than average. It softens a statement and suggests a moderate or surprising degree.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Once I admitted to myself that I'm pretty sensitive, I felt a lot better.

Sentence 2

This system is comparatively focused on scalability.

Sentence 3

I opened the fridge and panicked — there was barely anything in it!

Sentence 4

Justice is pretty malleable depending on where you're standing, isn't it?

Sentence 5

The ramen here is pretty light, isn't it?