contentedly
Example Sentences
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For most of her 13 years, the bulldog has lived contentedly with the married couple who own her, finding purpose in basic routine and companionship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The breakfast table, once a neutral space, now feels charged with meaning — who arrived first, who looks relaxed, who’s chewing contentedly while others watch.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
If its name is a bit of a mouthful, or its acronym a bit obscure, it makes up for it by sheer effectiveness, helping most people with insomnia slumber more contentedly.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2025
The creature lifts its head, nearly dainty in scale, and contentedly gnaws a mouthful of ferns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
I set off with my cart, muttering contentedly, “Bobbie Brooks turquoise elastic-waist shorts” and “Faded Glory V-neck red tank top.”
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
