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adjective

kən-ˈten-təd How to pronounce contented (audio)
Definition of contentednext
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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verb

past tense of content
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures

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Recent Examples of contented
Adjective
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
Verb
Historically, lodgings outside the capital have contented themselves with hosting the budget-conscious backpacker crowd. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
  1. satisfied
  2. pleased
  3. happy
  4. delighted
  5. warmed
  6. feasted
Adjective
  • Ultimately, grants should serve as a temporary bridge to market independence, not a permanent substitute for a robust revenue engine driven by satisfied customers.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Furious demands for resignations were satisfied as Gabriele Gravina, Gianluigi Buffon and Gennaro Gattuso all fell on their swords.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • New Hampshire Democrats not pleased One-time heavyweights New Hampshire and Iowa battled to reclaim spots at the front of the calendar and weighed whether to go rogue against the DNC.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Consider swapping a meeting for an email, since smart adjustments keep your body and schedule happy and calm.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The paper’s star columnist, Mike Royko, who had made a similar move three years before, was happy to have her.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of happy
Verb
  • Since its debut, the exhibition's illuminated Victorian-style gazebos have delighted millions of guests and become part of countless family traditions.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The trade infuriated fans and likely delighted the MLB executives and owners who are thirsty to implement a hard salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • Cold storage also comes into play, keeping pests low-energy and out of sight until warmed back up when brought into your home.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In this treatment, warmed noni leaves are placed on the body as a means to melt away tension and reduce inflammation.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of warmed
Verb
  • CT scans showed a full stomach, suggesting the boy had feasted before the sacrificial ceremony, as well as a dilated esophagus consistent with vomiting.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ayres noted a large wound on the fish’s body before the impact, which hinted that the orcas feasted on the creature before slamming it to pieces.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
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