somewhat

/sˈʌmwɒt/

/ˈsəmˈwət/, /ˈsəmhˈwət/

[adverb]

somewhat

[ADVERB]

to a moderate degree or extent

synonyms : fairly

antonyms : unreasonably

to a small degree or extent

synonyms : more or less

slightly

Examples

1. Most characters in his movies are somewhat larger than life.

2. As a single person, you're somewhat of a third wheel when traveling with couples.

3. Their efforts to improve quality have somewhat missed the mark.

4. When I asked my grandfather how much sleep he got each night, he replied, 'six hours' sleep for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool,' which I found surprising and somewhat offensive.