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Contentedly vs Pleased - What's the difference?

contentedly | pleased |

As an adverb contentedly

is in a contented manner.

As an adjective pleased is

happy, content.

As a verb pleased is

past tense of please.

contentedly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a contented manner.
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    pleased

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • happy, content
  • Synonyms

    * content * happy * satisfied

    Verb

    (head)
  • (please)