Contentedly

//kənˈtɛn.tɪd.liː// adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a contented manner.

    "Some confounded fact we men have been living contentedly with ever since the day of creation would start up and knock the whole thing over."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with equanimity wordnet

Example

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""I told Mary that I do not have time for a relationship because I have to focus on school," Tom said dutifully to his father. "I'm glad to hear that, my boy," he replied contentedly, patting his son on the shoulder. "There is enough time for such things later.""

Etymology

From contented + -ly.

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