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
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 30 July 2025
There’s something about burgers that sets the tone for slow, contented evenings.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
In the early evening, as guests gather on the dock for a sunset aperitif and the lake shifts from light blue to pale pink, bright orange and deep red, Schelle-Müller watches with a contented smile—her eyes reflecting the calm around her.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
We’re introduced to a contented and excited Clémence who seems in the wake of major self-revelation.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
One image remains from that dreary — at least for Georgia — afternoon: During pregame, an Alabama assistant standing alone near midfield, looking at his players with a contented smile.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 30 July 2025
There’s something about burgers that sets the tone for slow, contented evenings.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
In the early evening, as guests gather on the dock for a sunset aperitif and the lake shifts from light blue to pale pink, bright orange and deep red, Schelle-Müller watches with a contented smile—her eyes reflecting the calm around her.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
We’re introduced to a contented and excited Clémence who seems in the wake of major self-revelation.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
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For now, the United States appears satisfied with Rodríguez’s cooperation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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With 10 grams of protein per stick and zero sugar, these meaty treats are a great way to stay satisfied throughout the day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Snoop, who delighted audiences with his dispatches from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, will be back on his ring game next month as a roving correspondent for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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China’s astronauts feasted on the first-ever barbecue in space after a new hot air oven was installed to cook steak, bake cakes, roast peanuts and more.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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