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contented

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verb

past tense of content

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contented
Adjective
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 Later, his public image was of a contented husband, but his extramarital affairs have been the subject of recent media attention. Kirsty McHugh, Literary Hub, 20 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 Ho-gil picked up Eun-byul, who bounced on his lap with a contented sigh. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for contented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
  • The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.
    Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, there’s the business case that satisfied workers perform better.
    Janine MacLachlan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.
    Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Nadel, who is openly gay, muses on how the deaths of gay men subsidized his easy, happy childhood.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Though Todd and Julie's homecoming was received with overwhelming warmth by the extended Chrisley clan and all their friends, not every member of the core crew is happy with how the pick-up went down.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Two dachshund siblings have delighted viewers on Instagram after a video of them cuddling together on their shared daybed went viral, drawing more than 134,000 likes and a flood of emotional responses from viewers.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One account published in 2002 by Russian official Konstantin Pulikovsky claimed that the train carried cases of Bordeaux and Beaujolais wine from Paris, and that passengers feasted on live lobster and pork barbecue.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Guests feasted on pizza, pasta, and gelato, and sipped on Aperol spritzes and Lambrusco from local winery Tomato Wheels, before leaving with a bottle of Rao's tomato sauce.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025

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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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