Meaning & use
Contentedly
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In a manner that shows satisfaction and ease, without worry or a desire for anything more.
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The cat curled up contentedly by the fire after its meal.
They sat contentedly on the porch, watching the sun go down.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'content,' meaning satisfied, as opposed to the unrelated word 'content' meaning subject matter.
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Words with an opposite meaning
discontentedlyanxiously
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