They are in comfortable circumstance.
Source: tatoeba (306238)
Circumstance
/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/
Synonyms for "circumstance" (146 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
Strong matches (43)
Related words (73)
kismetlocationlotmakingsmattermatter of factmodalitymodemoiranaked factnitty grittynot guessworknot opinionoccasionoccurrencepartpart and parcelparticularpassphenomenon
Show 39 more words
pickleplaceplainplightpompportionpositionpositive factpostulateposturepredicamentprideprovable factrankrealityresourcessalient factself-evident factsignificant factsimple factsituationsober factsolemnityspecialtyspotstandingstatestate of affairsstationstatusstubborn factthe casethe nitty-grittythingtimeturn of eventsundeniable factweirdwell-known fact
Determiner(1 words)
most background
Noun(12 words)
Adjective(1 words)
situational condition
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: condition, context, absolute fact, accepted fact, actual fact.
- Sentence evidence is available for circumstance, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "circumstance".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "circumstance"
Keep "circumstance" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "circumstance" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "circumstance", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "circumstance" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesMore specific
10 entriesdaily routineeducational circumstanceeducational contextextenuating circumstancefamily situationfinancial circumstancelegal circumstancelegal situationmitigating circumstancepersonal circumstance
Collocations
6 entrieschanging circumstancesdifficult circumstancefavorable circumstancesfinancial circumstancespecial circumstanceunder the circumstances
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
25 total sentences available.
She takes every circumstance into account.
Source: tatoeba (311034)
A miserable quarrel provoked by the hardheartedness of the landlord of a public-house, who insisted upon having three pounds of bread in payment for two pennyworth of wine which the woman had regaled herself with, was the circumstance that constituted the charge, and which, if substantiated would be punishable by five or ten years' imprisonment.
Source: tatoeba (909168)
But if I have committed a crime, every circumstance of the case is changed.
Source: tatoeba (1530079)
Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "circumstance"?
Closest matches include condition, context, absolute fact, accepted fact, actual fact.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "circumstance"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.