ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

comfortably

gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
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adverb B1 property
1

in a physically comfortable way

in a way that feels good and relaxed

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] sits/sleeps/lies [comfortably]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Don’t confuse the adverb comfortably with the adjective comfortable (e.g., “I feel comfortable,” not “I feel comfortably”).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
in comfort (More of a phrase than a single adverb.) | snugly (Suggests warmth and closeness, sometimes a tight fit.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
uncomfortably (With physical discomfort or strain.) | awkwardly (In an uncomfortable or ungainly way.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily_life |health |home
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: live [comfortably]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
For the adjective phrase, say “comfortably off” or “well-off,” not *“comfortably rich.”
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
securely (Emphasizes stability and safety, especially financial.) | well (More general and slightly informal (e.g., “doing well”).)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
poorly (Without enough money; in financial difficulty.) | hand-to-mouth (Living with almost no money left over.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
money |daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I want to live comfortably.
  • She earns enough to live comfortably.
adverb B2 property
3

easily, by a clear margin

easily; not close

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] wins/beats [someone] [comfortably]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In this sense, comfortably means “easily,” not “physically comfortable.”
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
easily (Direct and very common; less emphatic about the margin.) | handily (Common in sports; suggests winning without trouble.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
narrowly (By a small margin; close.) | barely (Only just; almost not.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
win comfortably |beat someone comfortably |comfortably ahead |comfortably in front |comfortably outscore |comfortably surpass |comfortably exceed |comfortably handle |comfortably manage |comfortably the best
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports |numbers |performance
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The team won comfortably, 3–0.
  • Her experience meant she could comfortably handle the workload.
  • The new laptop comfortably outperforms the older model.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] speaks/chats/moves [comfortably] (with [someone])
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
You can say “talk comfortably with someone,” but for feelings use the adjective: “I feel comfortable with him,” not *“I feel comfortably with him.”
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
naturally (Suggests ease and lack of effort.) | confidently (Focuses more on confidence than comfort.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nervously (With anxiety or lack of confidence.) | self-consciously (Feeling awkward or overly aware of yourself.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions |social
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I can speak comfortably in English now.
adverb B2 quantity
5

by a safe, generous amount

by enough; not near the limit

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [something] is [comfortably] within/under/over [a limit]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This use often goes with within/under/over (e.g., “comfortably within budget”).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
well (Often used similarly: “well within the limit.”) | safely (Emphasizes lack of risk more than ease.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
just (By the smallest amount; almost not.) | precariously (In a risky way, close to a limit.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
time |numbers |travel
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We arrived comfortably before the deadline.
  • The final cost came in comfortably under budget.
  • Their score was comfortably above the pass mark.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We finished comfortably before 6 p.m.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
comfortably
IPA
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
com - fort - ably (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: comfortably
  • Plural: comfortablies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
comfortablies noun
Core family
comfort noun A2 comfortable adjective A2
Related words
comforting adjective comfy adjective comforter noun
Negative and opposite forms
uncomfortable adjective A2 uncomfortably adverb B2 discomfort noun B1
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

comfortably ahead

1
/kˈʌmfɚtəbli əhˈɛd/
fixed phrase

leading by a clear margin

be in front by a lot

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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