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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
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 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
  • Yet the demands of being F1’s most famous and successful team mean expectations, both internally and externally, will only be satisfied when the championship drought, dating back to 2008, finally ends.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, the number of OEMs that reported being satisfied with their reshoring results dropped precipitously in 2026 to 65 percent, down from 96 percent in 2025.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Morgan’s resolute denials pleased his family and friends, but in fact he was deeply rattled.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • But despite the hard work that’s gone into making Robin Roberts Stadium home base for Year 1, many seem genuinely happy to be there.
    — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Grandparents support many families by sharing traditions, providing guidance and helping raise happy, healthy kids.
    — Anita Bachmann, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of happy
Verb
  • That opening-day land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom delighted families for 28 years, but officially closed in February 2026 to make way for an entirely new Tropical Americas land.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the last two months, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall hosted two ‘80s British music triple bills that delighted fans of the golden MTV era.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Roebbelen used it to start vegetable plants in winter, then moved them to the garden when the soil warmed.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of warmed
Verb
  • The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For dinner, guests feasted on a family-style meal centered around fresh Northern California produce, carefully selected by John Silva of Culinary Eye Events.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasted

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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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