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Grammar : Adv
Spell : kuhn-ten-tid
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈtɛn tɪd



Definition of contentedly

  • As in gladly : adv happily
  • As in happily : adv with joy, pleasure
Example sentences :
  • In the nursery, Harry Junior was contentedly playing with his blocks.
  • Extract from : « Teething Ring » by James Causey
  • "I'll go on with it when I'm rested and Judy is fresh," she said contentedly.
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
  • "It's not much of a war paint," said Nell, but contentedly enough.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • In a soft child's voice the prisoner was babbling endlessly, contentedly.
  • Extract from : « One Man's Initiation--1917 » by John Dos Passos
  • "Those were good old days," he said contentedly, as he opened and shut her fan.
  • Extract from : « Teddy: Her Book » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • "But I'm glad it's all over," Theodora said contentedly, the next day.
  • Extract from : « Teddy: Her Book » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • And over the lemonade he smiled long and contentedly to himself.
  • Extract from : « The House of Pride » by Jack London
  • "Which is the most fortunate thing for us that could have happened," said Bob, contentedly.
  • Extract from : « Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation » by James Otis
  • Still, as I could not contentedly remain where I was, I pushed forward.
  • Extract from : « In the Wilds of Florida » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • "I will ask him when the time comes," said Thorold, contentedly.
  • Extract from : « Daisy » by Elizabeth Wetherell

Synonyms for contentedly

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