Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently.
A
dejectedly
B
sorrowfully
C
questioningly
D
contentedly
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Complacently" means being self-satisfied or content. It is closest in meaning to "contentedly," which means in a state of happiness or satisfaction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11430)