contented

adjective

con·​tent·​ed kən-ˈten-təd 

: feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation

a contented smile

They lived a contented life.

contentedly adverb

contentedness noun

Synonyms of contented

• satisfied
• happy
• pleased

Examples of contented in a Sentence

She felt peaceful and contented.

having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off

Recent Examples on the Web

For stockmen and women, there’s nothing more rewarding than a 283-day pregnancy that results in a contented cow and a healthy calf. —Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Most people would also like to believe that the open pastures and contented animals in food marketing reflect some version of reality. —Jesse Plunkett, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026

Trotter looks back at what transpired next with a contented smile. —Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026

That’s reality, but what counts in politics is how voters feel, and most don’t feel contented. —Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of contenten "to content entry 3"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for contented

• assented
• augmented
• cemented
• consented
• demented
• dissented
• fermented
• indented
• invented
• lamented
• presented
• prevented

Kids Definition

contented

adjective

con·​tent·​ed kən-ˈtent-əd 

: satisfied with one's possessions or situation in life

contentedly adverb

contentedness noun