contently

2.5

In a quiet, pleased way that shows you are satisfied

adverb
/kənˈtɛntli/

: satisfecho

After finishing the puzzle, she leaned back and sighed contently, feeling accomplished.

Examples

Remember, no tegaru could write and read in his/her own language before, contently submitting to the Amhara supremacist jurisdiction.

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Remarkably, my friend's daughter is unfazed, contently scribbling in her coloring book like she doesn't have a care in the world.

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The child sat contently while watching the clouds drift by, lost in her daydreams.
He smiled contently as he enjoyed his favorite meal at the cozy restaurant.

Synonyms

happily

vscontently

279 1.0

Do something in a cheerful way

is quieter and shows inner satisfaction rather than outward joy

pleasantly

vscontently

50 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

is inner quiet satisfaction rather than general friendly or enjoyable feeling

cheerfully

vscontently

34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is calmer and indicates quiet satisfaction rather than outgoing optimism

merrily

vscontently

23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is gentle and shows calm satisfaction rather than energetic enjoyment

contentedly

vscontently

8 3.2

In a calm, happy way

is the same meaning but uses a different adverb ending

cheerily

vscontently

3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is reserved and expresses inner satisfaction rather than outward brightness

Antonyms

unhappily

15 1.3

In a sad or regretful way

discontentedly

7.4

In a way that shows someone is unhappy or not satisfied

How Happy

ecstatically

2 6.0

joyfully

11 1.1

happily

279 1.0

contently

2.5

Surface Forms

contently positive

Morphology

contently = content (transparent) = content + ly

Formed by the common adjective 'content' + the productive adverbial suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Contently comes from content, which comes from the Latin root tenere meaning 'to hold' and appears in words like contain and retain. So, to act contently is to act in a calm, quietly happy way because you are 'held' by what you have — in other words, 'satisfied'.