B2adverbhome
US/ˈkʌm.fər.tə.bli/
UK/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bli/
in a way that feels relaxed and pleasant, or with no difficulty
In context
The sofa is big enough for four people to sit comfortably.
She won the match comfortably, finishing twenty points ahead.
They can comfortably afford a bigger house on two salaries.
Words that go with comfortably
verb + adverb
- sit comfortablyPlease sit comfortably and take a deep breath.
- win comfortablyThe home team won comfortably in the end.
- sleep comfortablyCan six people sleep comfortably in this tent?
- fit comfortablyEverything fits comfortably in one suitcase.
adverb + verb
- comfortably affordWe can comfortably afford the rent now.
adverb + adjective
- comfortably offHer parents are comfortably off but not rich.
- comfortably warmThe room was comfortably warm even in winter.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She sat comfortable in the chair.Correct: She sat comfortably in the chair.