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 Words From

• qua·si-con·ven·ient·ly adverb
• ul·tra·con·ven·ient·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conveniently¹

convenient ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

For those who have conveniently forgotten, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled earlier this year that presidents have unlimited immunity for any “official” action they take while in office.

From Salon

Baier thought he was ready for her, throwing to a clip from a Fox town hall that aired earlier that conveniently edited out the section showing him saying those very things.

From Salon

Police said the group have been doing “flash robberies” mostly at the stores located conveniently between the city’s downtown and Westside.

From Los Angeles Times

I guess he conveniently wants us to forget that in 2020 he called on then Attorney General Bill Bar to indict and lock up Joe Biden for imaginary crimes just a month before that election.

From Salon

Glendale, Pasadena and other more out-of-the-way areas don’t offer the same draw as more desirable and conveniently located areas such as downtown L.A. and near Los Angeles International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times

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