SORT OF Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

sort of

adverb

Definition of sort of

as in pretty

to some degree or extent you've been acting sort of funny all week

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Adverb

Last week’s episode was pretty bad, but this one is even more disappointing in some ways.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
What’s more, this new material is actually pretty strong, with 12 MPa compressive strength and 6 MPa flexural strength.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

Some say the possibility of being slapped with the fees is a factor in buyers’ waning interest in condos, which have long been a relatively affordable option, at the same time that construction of new condos has continued to lag across the state.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Back in 1964, even a relatively enlightened critic like Robert Shelton, who played a pivotal role in introducing Bob Dylan to a national audience three years before, was a Beatles skeptic.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of relatively

Adverb

By 2012, Ilya and Hinton have comes up with an AI model that’s developed enough to place in an auction.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Rustling and droning tape effects from Frye, subtle enough to be nearly subliminal but still somehow palpably present, act as a binding agent on every track, blurring tones and connecting rhythms.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of enough

Adverb

But just moments later, as the name of lead star Andrew Scott appeared on stage, the loud snuffles were replaced with whoops and, in rather uncharacteristically British style, a standing ovation for the actor.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
This is the man who made the two-and-a-half-hour, stream-of-consciousness passion project Bardo (2022), after all, which several critics also found rather abrasive and self-indulgent.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rather

Adverb

But there must always be a narrative or story — one that is also somewhat contemporary and looks ahead, because so many things are still changing.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Ellison is said to genuinely admire Weiss and her vision, which is premised on appealing to a silent majority of Americans who are not far left or far right, and being somewhat contrarian or against the grain.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of somewhat

Adverb

The current menu is fairly limited and feels a little flat compared to Saffron, but no doubt as business ramps up, the selection will expand accordingly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
From Lagos to the Grand Palais, Ojuromi is fairly compelling proof of the concept.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fairly

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