conveniently
kuhn-VEE-neernt-lee
Conveniently (adv) means In a way that is easy or handy, without extra effort. Example: “The office is conveniently located near the train station.”
adv
1
In a way that is easy or handy, without extra effort.
"The office is conveniently located near the train station."
"The app conveniently syncs across all your devices."
2
In a way that suspiciously suits someone's own interests.
"He conveniently forgot to mention the extra charges."
"She was conveniently out of the room when the mistake was discovered."
How to use conveniently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHandily — or, in the second sense, a bit too handily to be a coincidence.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more conveniently
- Superlative
- most conveniently
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Rhymes for conveniently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conveniently” mean?
The word “conveniently” means in a way that is easy or handy, without extra effort. In plain terms, handily — or, in the second sense, a bit too handily to be a coincidence.
How do you pronounce “conveniently”?
“Conveniently” is pronounced kuhn-VEE-neernt-lee (/kənˈvinjəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “conveniently” in a sentence?
Here is “conveniently” used in a sentence: “The office is conveniently located near the train station.”
What part of speech is “conveniently”?
“Conveniently” is an adverb.
Is “conveniently” a common word?
“Conveniently” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “conveniently” have?
“Conveniently” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that is easy or handy, without extra effort.
What is the difference between "conveniently" used sincerely and used sarcastically?
Used sincerely, "conveniently" describes something done in an easy or handy way without extra effort, such as "the shop is conveniently located." Used sarcastically, it takes on the second sense, suggesting something suspiciously suits someone's own interests, as in "he was conveniently absent when the bill arrived."
Is "conveniently" often used ironically in speech?
Yes, "conveniently" is frequently used with a sarcastic edge to point out that a fact or timing seems suspiciously helpful to one person, rather than simply being a lucky coincidence. This ironic use relies on the word's second sense.
What kind of words does "conveniently" typically modify?
"Conveniently" typically modifies verbs describing location, timing, or action, such as "conveniently placed," "conveniently forgot," or "conveniently arrived," showing either genuine ease or suspicious self-interest depending on context.
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