as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off
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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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Recent Examples of contented
Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Indulgence of such desires can lead to an escalation of the hunger, rather than contented satisfaction.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
That’s reality, but what counts in politics is how voters feel, and most don’t feel contented.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Indulgence of such desires can lead to an escalation of the hunger, rather than contented satisfaction.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Historically, lodgings outside the capital have contented themselves with hosting the budget-conscious backpacker crowd.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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Until then, fans will have to be satisfied with the new album and news that — at least for Big D and crew — life isn’t a hell on earth.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many of those staying are fans of the Surrey Hills Beaverbrook original, deliriously happy that there’s now an equally stylish offshoot in the capital, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Duolingo is about to make a lot of language learners very happy.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Reheat in a 350° oven until warmed through, 10–15 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Only plant new roots outdoors four weeks after the last frost, when the soil is sufficiently warmed.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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Going into Tuesday’s game, the Diamondbacks had feasted on left-handed pitching.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Arteta and Arsenal have also had to withstand almighty pressure and a media that have feasted on every one of their stumbles.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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