conveniently

American  

[kuhn-veen-yuhnt-lee] / kənˈvin yənt li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-conveniently adverb
• ultraconveniently adverb

Etymology

Origin of conveniently

convenient ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They are also exploring ways to extend its effects so it could be used more conveniently if it proves effective in people.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

This feels, alas, like a conveniently fearful conclusion chasing its own tail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“Buying a house means buying a little piece of the puzzle,” said Maurizio Berti, who runs the conveniently named 1eurohouses.com, a website that tracks the various homes across the country.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

“The versatility of the structures lends itself to such a wide range of uses, and they are conveniently finished with the utmost fashion.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Officer Delinko’s role in the capture of the fleeing criminal was conveniently minimized.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

Related Words

• calmly
• comfortably
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• effortlessly
• freely
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