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Synonyms & Similar Words
happily
peacefully
calmly
serenely
quietly
silently
still
motionless
unmoving
untroubled
undisturbed
placidly
gently
softly
sweetly
pleasantly
delightfully
joyfully
cheerfully
blissfully
ecstatically
euphorically
thrilled
satisfied
pleased
gratified
comforted
soothed
reassured
tranquil
restful
relaxed
at ease
composed
collected
sedate
subdued
muted
hushed
stifled
repressed
suppressed
controlled
restrained
contained
unemotional
impassive
stoic
phlegmatic
complacent
self-satisfied
smug
fulfilled
content
at peace
Meaning of Contentedly
The primary meaning of the word "Contentedly" is in a satisfied and calm state.
Definitions
- In a state of peaceful happiness and satisfaction, without worries or troubles.
- * Feeling or showing satisfaction with one's situation or circumstances.
Etymology of Contentedly
The word "Contentedly" originates from the Old French word "content", meaning satisfied, and the suffix "-edly", which forms an adverb indicating manner.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of being pleased or satisfied.
Example Uses
- She sat contentedly in her favorite armchair, reading a book and sipping tea.
- * He lay contentedly in bed, listening to the sound of rain outside.
- * The children played contentedly in the park, laughing and chasing each other.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uncomfortably
unhappily
miserably
wretchedly
dismal
gloomily
morosely
sullenly
peevishly
irritably
angrily
resentfully
bitterly
painfully
sadly
sorrowfully
mournfully
regretfully
disappointingly
dismally
hopelessly
despairingly
desperately
anxiously
nervously
restlessly
uneasily
disturbedly
troubledly
tormentedly
agonizedly