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comfortably

comfortably

45 2.0
In a way that makes your body feel relaxed and at ease
  • adverb
  • /ˈkʌmfərtəblɪ/
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  • These actually sit really comfortably in my ears.
  • sit comfortably
  • fit comfortably
  • comfortably seated

This earpiece just doesn't comfortably fit in my ear.

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Examples

  • Bill adjusted the air conditioner, and they sat comfortably in the overstuffed furniture.

    Academic text (1991)

  • After a long day, I love to kick off my shoes and relax comfortably on the couch.

  • You could live quite comfortably.

    The Moon and Sixpence (1942)

  • We parked and found a place from which we could comfortably watch the river.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Just sit comfortably and concentrate on your breath.

  • The Transcendental Meditation technique is practiced while sitting comfortably with eyes closed.

    Academic text (2013)

  • They arranged the furniture so that everyone could sit comfortably during the gathering.

  • The hotel room was designed to make guests feel comfortably at home.

Synonyms

at ease
vscomfortably
106 1.7

Being comfortable and relaxed, not nervous or worried

indicates bodily or physical ease rather than chiefly a lack of anxiety
snugly
vscomfortably
5 2.7

In a way that fits closely and comfortably so it is not loose

describes wider bodily ease rather than the tight fitting sensation
luxuriously
vscomfortably
3 5.1

In a very comfortable and expensive way

means regular physical ease without implying elegance or expensive treatment
cozily
vscomfortably
  • US
1 2.5

In a warm, comfortable way that makes you feel relaxed

focuses on general physical ease without the warm, close feeling
plushly
vscomfortably
1 5.5

In a soft, rich way that feels very comfortable and high quality

offers ordinary physical ease without the strong sense of luxury or richness
restfully
vscomfortably
1 2.5

In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest

expresses simple physical ease rather than focusing on sleep or deep rest
relaxedly
vscomfortably
4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

refers specifically to bodily ease rather than only to calm mood or tempo

Antonyms

uncomfortably
26 3.4

In a way that makes a person feel uncomfortable or awkward

How Comfortable

luxuriously
3 5.1
cozily
  • US
1 2.5
comfortably
45 2.0
adequately
83 3.0
uncomfortably
26 3.4

Surface Forms

comfortably positive

Morphology

comfortably = comfortable (transparent) = comfort + able + ly

Built by adding '-ly' to 'comfortable' (comfort + -able); the physical-comfort sense is the prototypical meaning of 'comfortable'.

Etymology

Comfortably comes from the word comfort, which once meant 'to give relief' or ease, an idea you can see in a warm chair or soft bed. So sitting comfortably means being free from physical pain and feeling relaxed.