comfortably
KUHMF-tuhb-lee
Comfortably (adv) means In a way that provides physical or emotional ease. Example: “He settled comfortably into his favorite armchair.”
adv
1
In a way that provides physical or emotional ease.
"He settled comfortably into his favorite armchair."
"The new shoes fit comfortably, even after a long walk."
"They sat comfortably by the fire while the rain fell outside."
2
With plenty to spare; easily.
"The team won comfortably, 4 to 0."
"She finished comfortably ahead of the other runners in the final."
"We can comfortably afford the trip if we book early."
How to use comfortably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with ease — either physically relaxed, or with a wide margin to spare.
Common pairings
comfortably numb
win comfortably
sit comfortably
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more comfortably
- Superlative
- most comfortably
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Etymology
From comfortable plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for comfortably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “comfortably” mean?
The word “comfortably” means in a way that provides physical or emotional ease. In plain terms, doing something with ease — either physically relaxed, or with a wide margin to spare.
How do you pronounce “comfortably”?
“Comfortably” is pronounced KUHMF-tuhb-lee (/ˈkʌmftɚbli/ in IPA).
How do you use “comfortably” in a sentence?
Here is “comfortably” used in a sentence: “He settled comfortably into his favorite armchair.”
What is the opposite of “comfortably”?
The opposite of “comfortably” — its antonyms — is uncomfortably.
What part of speech is “comfortably”?
“Comfortably” is an adverb.
Is “comfortably” a common word?
“Comfortably” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “comfortably” have?
“Comfortably” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that provides physical or emotional ease.
What is the difference between comfortably and easily?
Comfortably can describe either physical or emotional ease, or doing something with plenty to spare, while easily focuses purely on the lack of difficulty in an action. "She won comfortably" suggests she had a clear margin to spare, while "she won easily" emphasizes the lack of struggle.
How is comfortably used to talk about money or margins?
Comfortably can describe having plenty to spare, such as "they comfortably afford the rent" or "the team won comfortably." In this sense, it signals a safe margin rather than a close or difficult outcome.
Can comfortably describe emotional as well as physical states?
Yes, comfortably can describe emotional ease as well as physical ease, such as feeling comfortably confident in a decision, not just sitting comfortably in a chair.
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