comfortably

/ˈkʌmftəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkʌmftəbli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-blē -tə-; ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē, -fə-; ˈkəm-fər-blē, -fə-/ (ame, mw)

comfortably — adverb

1. in a way that lets your body relax without pain, pressure, or stress

1.副詞B1
釋義

in a way that lets your body relax without pain, pressure, or stress

例句

Aiko settled comfortably into the armchair by the window with a cup of tea.

settle comfortably into [furniture]

The hotel mattress was soft, and Diego slept comfortably through the night.

同義詞
  • cozily

    more personal, suggests warmth and snugness in a small space

  • snugly

    emphasises a tight but pleasant fit

  • restfully

    focuses on relaxation and calmness

反義詞

文法句型

verb + comfortably

comfortably + adjective (e.g. comfortably warm)

用法筆記

Most common with posture or rest verbs: sit, settle, lie, sleep, fit. Adjective-modifying use is rarer but occurs (comfortably warm, comfortably soft).

常見錯誤

❌She lied comfortably on the sofa.
✅She lay comfortably on the sofa.
💡'Lied' is the past tense of 'lie' (tell a falsehood); 'lay' is the past tense of 'lie' (recline).

2. in a way that involves no difficulty, effort, or worry; easily

2.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that involves no difficulty, effort, or worry; easily

例句

The home team won the match comfortably by three clear goals.

win comfortably

This printer can comfortably handle over two thousand pages each month.

comfortably handle [quantity]

同義詞
  • easily

    more neutral; 'comfortably' adds a sense of margin or spare capacity

  • effortlessly

    stronger, implying almost no work needed

  • smoothly

    focuses on the process being free of interruptions

反義詞

文法句型

verb + comfortably

comfortably + comparative adjective (e.g. comfortably above)

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs of achieving or managing: win, handle, pass, fit. Also common with comparative adjectives: comfortably above, comfortably ahead, comfortably within.

常見錯誤

❌The team won the game comfortable.
✅The team won the game comfortably.
💡'Comfortable' is an adjective; 'comfortably' is the adverb needed to modify 'won'.

3. with enough money to pay for the things you need, save for the future, and enjoy

3.副詞B2
釋義

with enough money to pay for the things you need, save for the future, and enjoy life without worrying about costs

例句

Yusuf and his wife live comfortably on one salary while saving for a house.

live comfortably on [income]

With careful budgeting, the retired couple can still live comfortably in this city.

同義詞
  • securely

    broader — can include emotional or job security, not just money

  • well

    vague; 'live well' can mean many things, while 'live comfortably' specifically means financial sufficiency

  • prosperously

    more formal and suggests wealth beyond what is needed

反義詞
  • poorly

    opposite in terms of financial well-being

  • insecurely

    opposite — lacking financial stability

文法句型

live comfortably

retire comfortably

live comfortably on [income]

用法筆記

Almost always appears with live or retire. Subject is typically a person, couple, or family. The sentence usually specifies the income source or amount.

常見錯誤

❌She lives comfortably in a cottage by the lake.' (physical comfort)
✅She lives comfortably on her retirement income.
💡This sense requires context about finances — mention income, salary, or savings to make the meaning clear.