contentedly

Example Sentences

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I fell asleep contentedly on the drive home but awoke as we pulled into our favorite spot at the Muckenthaler.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 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

There are a variety of reasons why even a couple who once used to fall asleep contentedly spooning — like my husband and I — now need to regulate their circadian rhythms differently.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

We almost didn’t need a movie — we could have contentedly sat at the Starlight until we expired of old age, or got kicked out by management — but we watched one anyway.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2023

This foot was covered with a blue and gray Argyle sock, and Mrs Whatsit sat there, wriggling her toes, contentedly finishing her sandwich before scrambling to her feet.

From "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle