contently

American  

[kuhn-tent-lee] / kənˈtɛnt li /

adverb

1. in a way that shows content or satisfaction; contentedly.

   She sat on the porch, the day’s work done, contently watching the waves roll in and out on the shore.

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Etymology

Origin of contently

First recorded in 1630–40; content ² ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Dozens of people had lined up at the Sunrise Airways counter hours before the afternoon flight, some taking selfies, others chatting contently.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

This is likely why my elder daughter, whose normal everyday body temperature is equivalent to my low grade fever, runs the AC all winter long and contently traveled around Scandinavia last January in shorts.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

A black cat sits contently on the knobby end of a banister.

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2022

As two young rhino bulls munch contently by a creek on the reserve, hardened Angolan war veterans, with sunglasses and automatic weapons, cruise in jeeps.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2017

Axel’s eyes fall against Dr. Martin’s white lab coat, where the eaglet had rested contently just moments ago.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers