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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.


Other Word Forms

  • quasi-conveniently adverb
  • ultraconveniently adverb

Etymology

Origin of conveniently

convenient ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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“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

Since they were conveniently located not far from her home in Bristol, England, the three got together to figure out how to make the film work.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Our priority is to help those affected by the residential fire by supplying comprehensive aid, including financial support, accommodation and counseling—something you conveniently ignore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

So the evidence of civil rights violations has mysteriously and conveniently disappeared.

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2025

The long battering ram lay unguarded, conveniently spotlighted by the rats’ abandoned torches.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques