If a way of doing something is convenient, it is easy, or very useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
...a flexible and convenient way of paying for business expenses.
The family thought it was more convenient to eat in the kitchen.
Synonyms: suitable, fitting, fit, handy More Synonyms of convenient
convenienceuncountable noun
They may use a credit card for convenience.
...the convenience of a fast non-stop flight.
Synonyms: benefit, good, interest, advantage More Synonyms of convenient
Synonyms: suitability, fitness, appropriateness, opportuneness More Synonyms of convenient
Synonyms: usefulness, utility, serviceability, handiness More Synonyms of convenient
Synonyms: accessibility, availability, nearness, handiness More Synonyms of convenient
Synonyms: appliance, facility, comfort, amenity More Synonyms of convenient
convenientlyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
The body spray slips conveniently into your sports bag for freshening up after agame.
2. adjective
If you describe a place as convenient, you are pleased because it is near to where you are, or because you can reach another place from there quickly and easily.
[approval]
The town is well placed for easy access to London and convenient for Heathrow Airport. [+ for]
Martin drove along until he found a convenient parking place.
Synonyms: nearby, available, accessible, handy More Synonyms of convenient
convenientlyadverb [usually ADVERB adjective/-ed, oft ADVERB after verb]
It was very conveniently situated just across the road from the City Reference Library.
He chose Simi Valley in Ventura County mainly because it was conveniently close toLos Angeles.
...two conveniently placed push-buttons.
3. adjective
A convenient time to do something, for example to meet someone, is a time when you are free to do it or would like to do it.
She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time and place for an interview.
Would this evening be convenient for you? [+ for]
Synonyms: appropriate, timely, suited, suitable More Synonyms of convenient
4. adjective
If you describe someone's attitudes or actions as convenient, you think they are only adopting those attitudes or performing those actions in order to avoid something difficult or unpleasant.
[disapproval]
We cannot make this minority a convenient excuse to turn our backs.
...a convenient scapegoat.
It does seem a bit convenient, doesn't it?
convenientlyadverb
They've conveniently forgotten the risk of heart disease.
Conveniently, he had developed amnesia about that part of his life.
More Synonyms of convenient
convenient in British English
(kənˈviːnɪənt)
adjective
1.
suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune
2.
easy to use
3.
close by or easily accessible; handy
Derived forms
conveniently (conˈveniently)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Latin conveniēns appropriate, fitting, from convenīre to come together, be in accord with, from venīre to come
convenient in American English
(kənˈvinjənt)
adjective
1.
adding to one's comfort; easy to do, use, or get to; causing little trouble or work; handy
2.
easily accessible (to); near (to)
3. Obsolete
appropriate; suitable
Derived forms
conveniently (conˈveniently)
adverb
Word origin
ME < L conveniens, prp. of convenire, convene
Examples of 'convenient' in a sentence
convenient
Surely the audiobook is too convenient - a bit too easy and enjoyable - to count as reading?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
These can be a fun and convenient way to squeeze exercise into your day.
The Sun (2006)
The hotel offers convenient and safe access to the beach through a tunnel.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They have been criticised for using the zika virus as a convenient excuse for their absence.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This can be in any location convenient for her job.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Would either of these times be convenient for you?
Christianity Today (2000)
You may think this all a bit too convenient.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Pens are popular because they are a convenient way of carrying and injecting insulin.
Leslie, Dr R D G Diabetes (1989)
It is often more convenient to access journals online rather than in hard copy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The former could be just a convenient excuse for the latter.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The most convenient place to have a herb garden is usually outside the kitchen door.
Stickland, Sue Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986)
They would very carefully schedule their ruin for a time that was convenient to the whole family.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Or are they a convenient excuse for his failure to write a hit song?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The most convenient way is to put a story on tape that can then be listened to at home.
de Jong, Eveline Alternative Health Care for Children (1989)
This airport is convenient for downtown.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Upside The location is convenient and set to become more so.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
When you are driving, you have a convenient pocket for bits and pieces.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I could do with something more convenient.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Encouraging staff to work from more convenient locations such as from home or while on the move canenhance productivity and improve quality of life.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The most convenient airports are Toulouse and Pau.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Q Which is the most convenient airport to fly to in Berlin?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
convenient
British English: convenient /kənˈviːnɪənt/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is convenient is easy, useful, or suitable for a particular purpose.
Internet banking is very convenient.
American English: convenient
Arabic: مُنَاسِب
Brazilian Portuguese: conveniente
Chinese: 方便的
Croatian: pogodan
Czech: vhodný
Danish: belejlig
Dutch: handig
European Spanish: práctico cómodo
Finnish: kätevä
French: pratique utile
German: praktisch
Greek: κατάλληλος
Italian: conveniente
Japanese: 都合のよい
Korean: 편리한
Norwegian: beleilig
Polish: wygodny
European Portuguese: conveniente
Romanian: avantajos
Russian: удобный
Latin American Spanish: conveniente
Swedish: praktisk
Thai: สะดวก
Turkish: uygun
Ukrainian: зручний
Vietnamese: thuận tiện
Chinese translation of 'convenient'
convenient
(kənˈviːnɪənt)
adj
[method, system, time]方便的 (fāngbiàn de)
[place]近便的 (jìnbiàn de)
to be convenient for[person]适(適)合于(於) (shìhé yú) [place]容易到达(達) (róngyì dàodá)
1 (adjective)
Definition
suitable or opportune
The family found it more convenient to eat in the kitchen.
Synonyms
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
handy
satisfactory
I never got a satisfactory answer.
befitting
2 (adjective)
Definition
easy to use
Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option.
Synonyms
useful
The police gained useful information about the organisation.
practical
We do not yet have any practical way to prevent cancer.
handy
handy hints on looking after indoor plants
a handy little device
serviceable
His Arabic was serviceable enough.
labour-saving
Opposites
awkward
,
useless
,
unsuitable
,
inconvenient
3 (adjective)
Definition
nearby
The location is convenient for the airport.
Synonyms
nearby
available
There are three small boats available for hire.
accessible
The shopping centre is easily accessible.
handy
This lively town is handy for Londoners.
Keep a pencil and paper handy.
at hand
within reach
close at hand
just round the corner
Opposites
distant
,
out-of-the-way
,
inaccessible
,
inconvenient
4 (adjective)
Definition
suitable or opportune
She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.
Synonyms
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
timely
These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists.
suited
suitable
He could think of no less suitable moment to mention the idea.
beneficial
vitamins which are beneficial to health
well-timed
One well-timed word from you may be all it takes to change his mind.
opportune (formal)
I have arrived at a very opportune moment.
seasonable
helpful
It is often helpful to have someone with you when you get bad news.