conveniently

[kuhn-veen-yuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is well-suited or agreeable to the needs or purpose, or is easy to use.

   Now you can conveniently charge your wheelchair from your automobile's power socket.

   The resources are arranged conveniently by topic, so it is easy to find what you are looking for.

2. in an easily accessible place.

   The airport is conveniently located less than 35 minutes from downtown by car, shuttle bus, or public transportation.

3. in a way that is personally advantageous.

   Conveniently for the prime minister, the national bank has agreed to buy the government's debt on a large scale.

   The columnist conveniently—but misleadingly—leaves out certain facts.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-conveniently adverb
• ultraconveniently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conveniently¹

convenient ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Then, conveniently timed, the blizzard of headlines yesterday afternoon about the government's plans for compulsory digital ID.

From BBC

Plenty of other details about Sheen’s life are conveniently left out or glossed over, as if to assume that the actor’s reputational salvation isn’t hiding in his filmography or testimonials from famous friends.

From Salon

He accused the company of "unilaterally, regularly, and conveniently" misinterpreting the union's terms and conditions, but said the union was "open to any dialogue to resolve this situation".

From BBC

Atheneum Suite Hotel — The Atheneum Suite Hotel sits conveniently in Greektown, just a short walk from restaurants, casinos, and other attractions.

From Salon

Since the racist cannot justify their views rationally, instead they blame God, who is conveniently never around to answer questions.

From Salon

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