İngilizce

comfortably

gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B1 İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adverb B1 property
1

in a physically comfortable way

in a way that feels good and relaxed

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone] sits/sleeps/lies [comfortably]
Sık yapılan hata:
Don’t confuse the adverb comfortably with the adjective comfortable (e.g., “I feel comfortable,” not “I feel comfortably”).
Eş anlamlılar
in comfort (More of a phrase than a single adverb.) | snugly (Suggests warmth and closeness, sometimes a tight fit.)
Zıt anlamlılar
uncomfortably (With physical discomfort or strain.) | awkwardly (In an uncomfortable or ungainly way.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
daily_life |health |home
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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

Kullanım kalıbı: live [comfortably]
Sık yapılan hata:
For the adjective phrase, say “comfortably off” or “well-off,” not *“comfortably rich.”
Eş anlamlılar
securely (Emphasizes stability and safety, especially financial.) | well (More general and slightly informal (e.g., “doing well”).)
Zıt anlamlılar
poorly (Without enough money; in financial difficulty.) | hand-to-mouth (Living with almost no money left over.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
money |daily_life
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I want to live comfortably.
  • She earns enough to live comfortably.
adverb B2 property
3

easily, by a clear margin

easily; not close

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone] wins/beats [someone] [comfortably]
Sık yapılan hata:
In this sense, comfortably means “easily,” not “physically comfortable.”
Eş anlamlılar
easily (Direct and very common; less emphatic about the margin.) | handily (Common in sports; suggests winning without trouble.)
Zıt anlamlılar
narrowly (By a small margin; close.) | barely (Only just; almost not.)
Eşdizimler
win comfortably |beat someone comfortably |comfortably ahead |comfortably in front |comfortably outscore |comfortably surpass |comfortably exceed |comfortably handle |comfortably manage |comfortably the best
Konular
sports |numbers |performance
Örnekler
  • The team won comfortably, 3–0.
  • Her experience meant she could comfortably handle the workload.
  • The new laptop comfortably outperforms the older model.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone] speaks/chats/moves [comfortably] (with [someone])
Sık yapılan hata:
You can say “talk comfortably with someone,” but for feelings use the adjective: “I feel comfortable with him,” not *“I feel comfortably with him.”
Eş anlamlılar
naturally (Suggests ease and lack of effort.) | confidently (Focuses more on confidence than comfort.)
Zıt anlamlılar
nervously (With anxiety or lack of confidence.) | self-consciously (Feeling awkward or overly aware of yourself.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
emotions |social
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I can speak comfortably in English now.
adverb B2 quantity
5

by a safe, generous amount

by enough; not near the limit

Kullanım kalıbı: [something] is [comfortably] within/under/over [a limit]
Sık yapılan hata:
This use often goes with within/under/over (e.g., “comfortably within budget”).
Eş anlamlılar
well (Often used similarly: “well within the limit.”) | safely (Emphasizes lack of risk more than ease.)
Zıt anlamlılar
just (By the smallest amount; almost not.) | precariously (In a risky way, close to a limit.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
time |numbers |travel
Örnekler
  • We arrived comfortably before the deadline.
  • The final cost came in comfortably under budget.
  • Their score was comfortably above the pass mark.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • We finished comfortably before 6 p.m.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
comfortably
IPA
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Heceler ve vurgu
com - fort - ably (3 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: comfortably
  • Plural: comfortablies
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

comfortably ahead

1
/kˈʌmfɚtəbli əhˈɛd/
fixed phrase

leading by a clear margin

be in front by a lot

Örnekler
  • 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

Örnekler
  • 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

Örnekler
  • 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

Örnekler
  • 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

Örnekler
  • 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

Örnekler
  • 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

Örnekler
  • 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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