Synonyms of contented

contented 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈten-təd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satisfied
• happy
• pleased
• content
• gratified
• joyful
• blissful
• joyous
• delighted
• jubilant
• rejoicing
• ecstatic
• thrilled
• elated
• enraptured
• glad
• euphoric
• rapturous
• overjoyed
• tickled
• pacified
• appeased
• mollified
• placated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unhappy
• dissatisfied
• discontented
• displeased
• unsatisfied
• displeased
• disgruntled
• disaffected
• discontent
• aggrieved
• malcontent
• depressed
• malcontented
• anguished
• abject
• despondent
• dispirited
• downcast
• dejected
• disconsolate
• discouraged
• disheartened
• downhearted
• brokenhearted

contented

2 of 2

verb

past tense of content

as in pleased

to give satisfaction to

a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satisfied
• pleased
• delighted
• warmed
• feasted
• amused
• thrilled
• entertained
• gratified
• suited
• gladdened
• agreed (with)
• pleasured
• tickled
• rejoiced
• appeased
• soothed
• satiated
• gassed
• excited
• comforted
• gladded
• placated
• pacified
• sated
• charmed
• mollified
• calmed
• titillated
• captivated
• quenched
• pampered
• assuaged
• treated
• humored
• indulged
• diverted
• galvanized
• catered (to)
• spoiled
• coddled
• mollycoddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• displeased
• annoyed
• irritated
• bothered
• perturbed
• aggravated
• vexed
• got
• crossed
• put out
• exasperated
• ruffled
• outraged
• enraged
• incensed
• angered
• infuriated
• disturbed
• roused
• chafed
• grated
• provoked
• inflamed
• agitated
• maddened
• upset
• piqued
• distressed
• irked
• nettled
• peeved
• harassed
• galled
• bugged
• harried
• rankled
• fretted
• riled
• offended
• insulted
• steamed up
• roiled
• pestered
• affronted

Example Sentences

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

Young and his fellow starters contented themselves with running drills before the game and signing autographs for fans. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

Historically, lodgings outside the capital have contented themselves with hosting the budget-conscious backpacker crowd. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026