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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
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But plaintiffs’ attorneys aren’t satisfied by Blanche’s assurances that the fund won’t move forward.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Plenty of low-sugar foods can support digestion while keeping you satisfied throughout the morning.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Standout players The way Jeremy Doku ended the club season will have pleased Garcia.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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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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For Jean Claude Érable and his bride Solange Hahati, celebrating their wedding on Saturday in such conditions meant having some family members and friends absent on one of their happiest days.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the decisions, of course.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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The Tates were delighted by their enforcers.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Add the beans and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring gently, until warmed and coated in oil, about 2 minutes.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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But because Towns was in position, Anunoby, Bridges and Hart each feasted by reaching-in and poking the ball free.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 June 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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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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