What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Noticeably vs Relatively - What's the difference?

noticeably | relatively |

As adverbs the difference between noticeably and relatively

is that noticeably is (manner) in a noticeable way while relatively is proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

noticeably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (manner) In a noticeable way.
    • We all saw it: he paled noticeably .
  • (degree) To a detectable degree, sufficient to be noticed.
    • It suddenly became noticeably cooler when the sun went behind a cloud.
  • (modal) In truth and observably.
    • Noticeably , what had been merely annoying to her was becoming infuriating.

    relatively

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.
    • He measured his success relatively , that is, competitively.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 1 , author=Saj Chowdhury , title=Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Alan Pardew's current squad has been put together with a relatively low budget but the resolve and unity within the team is priceless.}}
  • Somewhat.
    • He was relatively successful.