comfortably
gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B1
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adverb
B1
property
1
in a physically comfortable way
in a way that feels good and relaxed
Patrón de uso:
[someone] sits/sleeps/lies [comfortably]
Error frecuente:
Don’t confuse the adverb comfortably with the adjective comfortable (e.g., “I feel comfortable,” not “I feel comfortably”).
Sinónimos
in comfort (More of a phrase than a single adverb.)
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snugly (Suggests warmth and closeness, sometimes a tight fit.)
Antónimos
uncomfortably (With physical discomfort or strain.)
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awkwardly (In an uncomfortable or ungainly way.)
Colocaciones
sit comfortably
|sleep comfortably
|lie comfortably
|rest comfortably
|be comfortably seated
|feel comfortably warm
|settle in comfortably
|make yourself comfortable and sit comfortably
|fit comfortably
|breathe comfortably
Temas
daily_life
|health
|home
Ejemplos
- She sat comfortably in the armchair with a book.
- These shoes fit comfortably after I broke them in.
- He slept comfortably despite the noise outside.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I can sit comfortably here.
- The bed is comfortable, so I slept comfortably.
adverb
B2
state
2
with enough money to live well
with enough money, without money stress
Patrón de uso:
live [comfortably]
Error frecuente:
For the adjective phrase, say “comfortably off” or “well-off,” not *“comfortably rich.”
Sinónimos
securely (Emphasizes stability and safety, especially financial.)
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well (More general and slightly informal (e.g., “doing well”).)
Antónimos
poorly (Without enough money; in financial difficulty.)
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hand-to-mouth (Living with almost no money left over.)
Colocaciones
live comfortably
|retire comfortably
|earn comfortably
|be able to live comfortably
|support a family comfortably
|afford something comfortably
|comfortably off
|comfortably well-off
|financially comfortable and live comfortably
|comfortably within budget
Temas
money
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- They don’t have luxury, but they live comfortably.
- With her new job, she can comfortably afford the rent.
- He saved enough to retire comfortably at sixty.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I want to live comfortably.
- She earns enough to live comfortably.
adverb
B2
property
3
easily, by a clear margin
easily; not close
Patrón de uso:
[someone] wins/beats [someone] [comfortably]
Error frecuente:
In this sense, comfortably means “easily,” not “physically comfortable.”
Sinónimos
easily (Direct and very common; less emphatic about the margin.)
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handily (Common in sports; suggests winning without trouble.)
Antónimos
narrowly (By a small margin; close.)
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barely (Only just; almost not.)
Colocaciones
win comfortably
|beat someone comfortably
|comfortably ahead
|comfortably in front
|comfortably outscore
|comfortably surpass
|comfortably exceed
|comfortably handle
|comfortably manage
|comfortably the best
Temas
sports
|numbers
|performance
Ejemplos
- The team won comfortably, 3–0.
- Her experience meant she could comfortably handle the workload.
- The new laptop comfortably outperforms the older model.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Our team won comfortably.
- I can comfortably finish this task today.
adverb
B2
state
4
in a relaxed, confident way
in a calm and confident way
Patrón de uso:
[someone] speaks/chats/moves [comfortably] (with [someone])
Error frecuente:
You can say “talk comfortably with someone,” but for feelings use the adjective: “I feel comfortable with him,” not *“I feel comfortably with him.”
Sinónimos
naturally (Suggests ease and lack of effort.)
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confidently (Focuses more on confidence than comfort.)
Antónimos
nervously (With anxiety or lack of confidence.)
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self-consciously (Feeling awkward or overly aware of yourself.)
Colocaciones
talk comfortably
|speak comfortably
|chat comfortably
|move comfortably
|interact comfortably
|feel comfortably confident
|sit comfortably with someone
|be comfortably self-assured
|comfortably introduce yourself
|comfortably answer questions
Temas
emotions
|social
Ejemplos
- She chatted comfortably with people she’d just met.
- He spoke comfortably in front of a large audience.
- After a few minutes, they were laughing and talking comfortably.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I can speak comfortably in English now.
adverb
B2
quantity
5
by a safe, generous amount
by enough; not near the limit
Patrón de uso:
[something] is [comfortably] within/under/over [a limit]
Error frecuente:
This use often goes with within/under/over (e.g., “comfortably within budget”).
Sinónimos
well (Often used similarly: “well within the limit.”)
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safely (Emphasizes lack of risk more than ease.)
Antónimos
just (By the smallest amount; almost not.)
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precariously (In a risky way, close to a limit.)
Colocaciones
comfortably within budget
|comfortably within the limit
|comfortably under the limit
|comfortably over the target
|arrive comfortably before
|finish comfortably ahead of schedule
|keep comfortably above zero
|stay comfortably below
|comfortably within walking distance
|comfortably within reach
Temas
time
|numbers
|travel
Ejemplos
- We arrived comfortably before the deadline.
- The final cost came in comfortably under budget.
- Their score was comfortably above the pass mark.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We finished comfortably before 6 p.m.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
comfortably
AFI
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Sílabas y acento
com - fort - ably (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: comfortably
- Plural: comfortablies
Familia de palabras
Forms
comfortablies
noun
Core family
comfort
noun A2
comfortable
adjective A2
Related words
comforting
adjective
comfy
adjective
comforter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expresiones
comfortably ahead
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli əhˈɛd/
fixed phrase
leading by a clear margin
be in front by a lot
Ejemplos
- By halftime, they were comfortably ahead.
- She’s comfortably ahead of the rest of the class in math.
- The company is comfortably ahead of its rivals in market share.
comfortably numb
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli nˈʌm/
fixed phrase
informal
emotionally numb, detached
feel no strong emotions, in a calm way
Ejemplos
- After the shock wore off, she felt strangely comfortably numb.
- He kept working to stay comfortably numb and avoid thinking about it.
- The medication left him comfortably numb for a few hours.
comfortably off
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
financially well-off
have enough money to live well
Ejemplos
- Her parents are comfortably off, but they’re not extravagant.
- They became comfortably off after selling the business.
- He grew up comfortably off in the suburbs.
comfortably placed
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli plˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
in a good position
be in a good situation to succeed
Ejemplos
- With two games left, the team is comfortably placed to qualify.
- The firm is comfortably placed to expand into Asia.
- After the early lead, she was comfortably placed for the final lap.
comfortably within
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli wɪðˈɪn/
fixed phrase
well inside a limit
inside a limit by a lot
Ejemplos
- The project is comfortably within budget.
- We’re comfortably within the speed limit.
- The final design stays comfortably within the safety standards.
fit comfortably
1/fˈɪt kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
fixed phrase
be the right size or space
have enough space; not too tight
Ejemplos
- The child seat should fit comfortably in the back.
- This jacket fits comfortably over a sweater.
- Three adults can fit comfortably at the table.
live comfortably
1/lˈɪv kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
fixed phrase
have a comfortable standard of living
live well, with enough money and comfort
Ejemplos
- They can live comfortably on one salary.
- You don’t need to be rich to live comfortably here.
- After moving closer to work, she lived more comfortably.