Contentedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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contentedly
[ kษnหtษndษชdli ]
state of being
Contentedly is an adverb that describes the state of feeling satisfied and at ease. It is often used to express a sense of happiness and fulfillment, typically in relation to oneโs circumstances or environment. For example, when someone is contentedly enjoying their meal, it suggests a peaceful and happy state of mind. This word is derived from the adjective 'content,' which means satisfied or pleased.
Synonyms
happily, pleasingly, satisfactorily.
Examples of usage
- She smiled contentedly as she watched the sunset.
- He sat contentedly by the fireplace with a good book.
- The cat purred contentedly in her lap.
Translations
Translations of the word "contentedly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น contentemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคคเฅเคทเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช zufrieden
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan puas
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zadowolono
๐ฏ๐ต ๆบ่ถณใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท avec contentement
๐ช๐ธ contentamente
๐น๐ท memnuniyetle
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์กฑ์ค๋ฝ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจู ุญุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ spokojenฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ spokojne
๐จ๐ณ ๆปกๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zadovoljivo
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฝะฐาะฐััะฐะฝะฐัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแงแแคแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษmnuniyyษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ contentamente
Etymology
The word 'contentedly' originates from the Middle English term 'conten', which is derived from the Latin 'contentus', meaning 'held together, satisfied'. The transition from Latin to Middle English introduced various forms of the word, evolving into 'content', which primarily described a state of satisfaction or ease. The adverbial form 'contentedly' emphasizes the manner in which someone experiences this feeling of satisfaction. Over time, the usage of 'contentedly' has appeared in literature and everyday conversation, illustrating a sense of peace and satisfaction in various contexts. This evolution reflects cultural shifts in how people express their emotional states, particularly in relation to finding joy and contentment in life's simple pleasures.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,535, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22532 iridescent
- 22533 climatological
- 22534 asteroid
- 22535 contentedly
- 22536 peremptorily
- 22537 wrenching
- 22538 racking
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