Contentedly Meaning in English
word · lemma: content
kənˈtɛntədɫi
kuhn-TEN-tuhd-lee
kəntˈɛntɪdli
kuhnt-EN-tid-lee
Definition
In a way that shows quiet happiness or satisfaction with what you have or how things are.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe peaceful, quiet happiness, not excitement. Often seen describing facial expressions, actions, or sounds (e.g., 'smiled contentedly', 'purred contentedly'). More formal than 'happily' or 'satisfied'.
Spanish: conformemente - satisfechamente - plácidamentePortuguese (BR): satisfeitamente - contentePortuguese (PT): satisfeita - contenteChinese (Simplified): 心满意足地 - 满足地Chinese (Traditional): 心滿意足地 - 滿足地Hindi: संतोषपूर्वकArabic: بِرِضا - بارتياحBengali: সন্তুষ্টভাবে - প্রশান্তিতেRussian: довольно - удовлетворённоJapanese: 満足そうに - 満ち足りた様子でVietnamese: một cách mãn nguyện - một cách hài lòngKorean: 만족스럽게 - 흡족하게Turkish: memnun bir şekilde - huzurlaUrdu: پُرسکون انداز میں - اطمینان سےIndonesian: dengan puas - dengan tenang
Example Sentences
The cat purred contentedly on the sofa.
basic
She smiled contentedly after finishing her meal.
basic
He sat contentedly by the fire, reading a book.
basic
"Everything is perfect," she said contentedly.
natural
As the rain tapped on the window, he hummed contentedly to himself.
natural
The puppy wagged its tail contentedly after getting a treat.
natural