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
The creature lifts its head, nearly dainty in scale, and contentedly gnaws a mouthful of ferns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
The truth is that we are hardwired for dissatisfaction, considering our ancestors who sat contentedly on their laurels tended not to pass on their genes.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2024
Coraline scratched and tickled the soft fur on its belly, and the cat purred contentedly.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
