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Contentedly vs Satisfied - What's the difference?

contentedly | satisfied |

As an adverb contentedly

is in a contented manner.

As a verb satisfied is

past tense of satisfy.

As an adjective satisfied is

in a state of satisfaction.

contentedly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a contented manner.
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    satisfied

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (satisfy)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a state of satisfaction.
    • I'm satisfied with what you have done for your homework, so you can watch television now.

    Synonyms

    * content * happy * pleased * See