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contently

/ˈkɑntɛntli/ adv

In a contented manner; contentedly

Word Origin This is a variant of contentedly, from the same root. Contently means 'in a content manner.' The root tenere 'to hold' gives us many words about holding: contain (hold together), retain (hold back), obtain (hold against), and tenacious (holding fast). The idea of contentment is being held together, not wanting more.

adv In a contented manner; contentedly

She smiled contently while watching the sunset.

(副词) 满足地；心满意足地；惬意地

她看着日落，满意地微笑着。

(adverbio) satisfechamente; con satisfacción; con regocijo; conforme [De manera satisfecha; contentamente.]

Ella sonrió complacida mientras observaba la puesta de sol.

(adverbe) avec contentement; béatement; en étant contente [D'une manière satisfaite, sereine.]

Elle sourit contently en regardant le coucher de soleil.

(Adverb) zufrieden; befriedigt; genüsslich [Auf zufriedene Weise; mit innerer Ruhe und Zufriedenheit.]

Sie lächelte **contently**, während sie den Sonnenuntergang beobachtete.

(副詞) 満足した様子で。満足そうに。

彼女は夕日を見ながら満足そうに微笑んだ。

(advérbio) contentemente; satisfeiramente; com contentamento; com satisfação [De maneira satisfeita; com contentamento.]

Ela sorriu satisfeita enquanto assistia ao pôr do sol.

Synonyms: peacefully happily serenely gladly joyfully blissfully gratefully comfortably Antonyms: unhappily discontentedly miserably sadly
Word parts: content + ly

Related words

contentment discontent contain container containment retain retention obtain detain detention maintain sustain abstain pertain tenure

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