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contentedly

/kənˈtɛn.tɪd.li/
con · tent · ed · ly
Adjective:contented
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contentedly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a peaceful, satisfied, and uncomplaining manner.

Example

"The cat purred contentedly on the warm windowsill as the afternoon sun streamed into the room."

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• Nearby Words

contender
content
contented
contentedly
contentedness
contention
contentious

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective contented plus the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately tracing back through Old French content to Latin contentus ('satisfied, contained'), the past participle of continere ('to hold together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contentedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contentedly
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