She sighed contentedly.

Meaning: This sentence is describing the way she is making a long, deep breath in a satisfied or happy way.

Choice of Words: Sighed is a verb that means to make a long, deep breath. Contentedly is an adverb that means in a satisfied or happy way. When you put them together, "She sighed contentedly" means she made a long, deep breath in a satisfied or happy way.

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