comfortably
gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B1
Engleză
kényelmesen, gond nélkül, könnyedén, fölényesen, fesztelenül, magabiztosan, bőven, jóval
B1
1
kényelmesen
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] sits/sleeps/lies [comfortably]
She sat comfortably in the armchair with a book.
Kényelmesen ült a fotelben, könyvvel a kezében.
These shoes fit comfortably after I broke them in.
Miután betörtem őket, ezek a cipők kényelmesen illeszkedtek a lábamra.
He slept comfortably despite the noise outside.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I can sit comfortably here.
Itt kényelmesen tudok ülni.
The bed is comfortable, so I slept comfortably.
Az ágy kényelmes, így kényelmesen aludtam.
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse the adverb comfortably with the adjective comfortable (e.g., “I feel comfortable,” not “I feel comfortably”).
Sens
in a physically comfortable way
Colocații
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
Sinonime
in comfort (More of a phrase than a single adverb.)
|
snugly (Suggests warmth and closeness, sometimes a tight fit.)
Antonime
uncomfortably (With physical discomfort or strain.)
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awkwardly (In an uncomfortable or ungainly way.)
Teme
daily_life
|health
|home
Definiție
in a way that feels good and relaxed
In a way that makes you feel physically relaxed and free from pain, strain, or awkwardness.
B2
2
kényelmesen
A2
gond nélkül
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
live [comfortably]
They don’t have luxury, but they live comfortably.
Nem élnek luxusban, de kényelmesen élnek.
With her new job, she can comfortably afford the rent.
Az új állásával már gond nélkül ki tudja fizetni a lakbért.
He saved enough to retire comfortably at sixty.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I want to live comfortably.
Szeretnék kényelmesen élni.
She earns enough to live comfortably.
Eleget keres ahhoz, hogy kényelmesen éljen.
Greșeală frecventă:
For the adjective phrase, say “comfortably off” or “well-off,” not *“comfortably rich.”
Sens
with enough money to live well
Colocații
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
Sinonime
securely (Emphasizes stability and safety, especially financial.)
|
well (More general and slightly informal (e.g., “doing well”).)
Antonime
poorly (Without enough money; in financial difficulty.)
|
hand-to-mouth (Living with almost no money left over.)
Teme
money
|daily_life
Definiție
with enough money, without money stress
In a way that shows you have enough money to live well and without financial worry.
B2
3
könnyedén
B1
fölényesen
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] wins/beats [someone] [comfortably]
The team won comfortably, 3–0.
A csapat fölényesen nyert, 3–0-ra.
Her experience meant she could comfortably handle the workload.
A tapasztalatának köszönhetően könnyedén meg tudott birkózni a munkamennyiséggel.
The new laptop comfortably outperforms the older model.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Our team won comfortably.
A csapatunk fölényesen nyert.
I can comfortably finish this task today.
Ma könnyedén be tudom fejezni ezt a feladatot.
Greșeală frecventă:
In this sense, comfortably means “easily,” not “physically comfortable.”
Sens
easily, by a clear margin
Colocații
win comfortably
|beat someone comfortably
|comfortably ahead
|comfortably in front
|comfortably outscore
|comfortably surpass
|comfortably exceed
|comfortably handle
|comfortably manage
|comfortably the best
Sinonime
easily (Direct and very common; less emphatic about the margin.)
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handily (Common in sports; suggests winning without trouble.)
Antonime
narrowly (By a small margin; close.)
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barely (Only just; almost not.)
Teme
sports
|numbers
|performance
Definiție
easily; not close
Easily or by a clear margin, without difficulty or close competition.
B2
4
fesztelenül
B2
magabiztosan
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] speaks/chats/moves [comfortably] (with [someone])
She chatted comfortably with people she’d just met.
Fesztelenül csevegett olyan emberekkel, akikkel épp csak megismerkedett.
He spoke comfortably in front of a large audience.
Magabiztosan beszélt nagy közönség előtt.
After a few minutes, they were laughing and talking comfortably.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I can speak comfortably in English now.
Most már magabiztosan tudok angolul beszélni.
Greșeală frecventă:
You can say “talk comfortably with someone,” but for feelings use the adjective: “I feel comfortable with him,” not *“I feel comfortably with him.”
Sens
in a relaxed, confident way
Colocații
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
Sinonime
naturally (Suggests ease and lack of effort.)
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confidently (Focuses more on confidence than comfort.)
Antonime
nervously (With anxiety or lack of confidence.)
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self-consciously (Feeling awkward or overly aware of yourself.)
Teme
emotions
|social
Definiție
in a calm and confident way
In a relaxed and confident way, without feeling nervous, embarrassed, or awkward.
B2
5
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is [comfortably] within/under/over [a limit]
We arrived comfortably before the deadline.
Bőven a határidő előtt megérkeztünk.
The final cost came in comfortably under budget.
A végső költség bőven a költségvetés alatt maradt.
Their score was comfortably above the pass mark.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We finished comfortably before 6 p.m.
Bőven este 6 előtt végeztünk.
Greșeală frecventă:
This use often goes with within/under/over (e.g., “comfortably within budget”).
Sens
by a safe, generous amount
Colocații
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
Sinonime
well (Often used similarly: “well within the limit.”)
|
safely (Emphasizes lack of risk more than ease.)
Antonime
just (By the smallest amount; almost not.)
|
precariously (In a risky way, close to a limit.)
Teme
time
|numbers
|travel
Definiție
by enough; not near the limit
By a safe or generous amount, so there is no risk of being too close to a limit (of time, distance, temperature, money, etc.).
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
comfortably
IPA
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Silabe și accent
com - fort - ably (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: comfortably
- Plural: comfortablies
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
comfortablies
noun
Core family
comfort
noun A2
comfortable
adjective A2
Related words
comforting
adjective
comfy
adjective
comforter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expresii
comfortably ahead
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli əhˈɛd/
fixed phrase
leading by a clear margin
be in front by a lot
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Our team is comfortably ahead.
comfortably numb
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli nˈʌm/
fixed phrase
informal
emotionally numb, detached
feel no strong emotions, in a calm way
Exemple
- 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
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My aunt is comfortably off.
comfortably placed
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli plˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
in a good position
be in a good situation to succeed
Exemple
- 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
Exemple
- The project is comfortably within budget.
- We’re comfortably within the speed limit.
- The final design stays comfortably within the safety standards.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We are comfortably within budget.
fit comfortably
1/fˈɪt kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
fixed phrase
be the right size or space
have enough space; not too tight
Exemple
- The child seat should fit comfortably in the back.
- This jacket fits comfortably over a sweater.
- Three adults can fit comfortably at the table.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- These shoes fit comfortably.
live comfortably
1/lˈɪv kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
fixed phrase
have a comfortable standard of living
live well, with enough money and comfort
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- They live comfortably in a small house.