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

The soup is somewhat spicy, enough to notice but not overwhelming.
Vague Quantification
'Somewhat' is useful when the exact degree is unknown, unclear, or not important.

The instructions were somewhat helpful, though I still had questions.
Emotional Nuance
Express feelings with less intensity or avoid overstatement by using ‘somewhat’.

I'm somewhat annoyed at the delay, but it's not a big deal.
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