Somewhat

usgb/ˈsʌmwʌt/
adverb

To a certain degree or extent but not very much.

I'm somewhat tired after working all day
Visual representation of "somewhat" - To a certain degree or extent but not very much

Often appears as...

  • somewhat surprised
  • somewhat disappointed
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Subtle Intensity

Use 'somewhat' to express a mild intensity or a less extreme state of being than adjectives alone.

Illustration for Subtle Intensity
The soup is somewhat spicy, enough to notice but not overwhelming.
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Vague Quantification

'Somewhat' is useful when the exact degree is unknown, unclear, or not important.

Illustration for Vague Quantification
The instructions were somewhat helpful, though I still had questions.
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Emotional Nuance

Express feelings with less intensity or avoid overstatement by using ‘somewhat’.

Illustration for Emotional Nuance
I'm somewhat annoyed at the delay, but it's not a big deal.
Visual representation of the word "Somewhat"

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