contently

[ kuhn-tent-lee ]

adverb

in a way that shows content or satisfaction; contentedly:She sat on the porch, the day’s work done, contently watching the waves roll in and out on the shore.

Origin of contently

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First recorded in 1630–40; content² + -ly

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How to use contently in a sentence

A silverback is munching contently and endlessly on foliage.
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contently, he returned to the city, carrying the rolled up garments under his arm.
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