In a quiet or peaceful state; in a comfortable or easy manner; on a soft bed, couch, etc. Formerly also: †luxuriously (obsolete). Esp. in to sleep…
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释义 | the world > physical sensation > physical sensibility > sensuous pleasure > physical comfort > [adverb] (21) softOE In a quiet or peaceful state; in a comfortable or easy manner; on a soft bed, couch, etc. Formerly also: †luxuriously (obsolete). Esp. in to sleep… at likinga1398 at liking: in a suitable position, at ease. Obsolete. commodiously1420 In a commodious manner; spec. †(a) advantageously, profitably (obsolete); (b) conveniently; comfortably; (now esp.) in a way that provides plenty of… beinly?a1500 Pleasantly, comfortably, cosily. at home1531 At ease as if in one's own home; in one's element; familiar or conversant with; well versed in. in sufficiencec1550 phr. (Sc.) ator to sufficience (= French à suffisance): in sufficient quantity, sufficiently. in sufficience: in comfort. Obsolete. softly1567 With or in soft surroundings. snugly1590 In a snug or comfortable manner; cosily, comfortably. easefully1611 in an easeful manner; comfortably; idly. comfortably1634 In a way attended with comfort; in a state of comfort; with comfort (see comfort, n. 6). Esp. in comfortably off, well off, prosperous. cosily1721 In a cosy manner; snugly and comfortably. lown1724 So as to be sheltered or protected; cosily, snugly. Chiefly in to lie lown: to keep out of trouble, to lie low. Now rare. snug1766 Snugly. lownly1788 So as to be sheltered or protected; cosily, snugly. Cf. lown, adv. 2. tosh1808 = toshly adv. at derivatives (see below). comfily1917 Subcategories:— without pain or discomfort (4) — in such a manner as to be easy (1) |
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