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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And although 96 percent of leaders believe that AI can reduce the administrative burden of patient engagement, only 5 percent were satisfied with the technology available to support them through common challenges.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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May your cravings be satisfied and your bellies full!—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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Starting in place of Ball at point guard, Simpson recorded a season-best 16 points and also hauled in five rebounds versus the Nuggets, continuing a pattern that’s pleased the staff.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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The slam certainly pleased the KU portion of the crowd, which was listed at 15,407.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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The day shift also starts making factory-work jokes, with Rekha playing a perky do-bee who just wants to make the boss happy, and Lily adopting an agitator role, demanding workman’s comp and trying to spark revolt.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Still, even with the Justice Department approving the WBD merger late last week without any concessions, the Paramount Skydance’s CEO’s happy face masked some spikey obstacles to the merger from overseas and in state houses over Ellison’s strategic bear hug with the ex-Apprentice host.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Uncle Potato’s grumpy-sweet expression has delighted Instagram users after he was rescued on Thanksgiving this year.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Read on for 16 books that delighted us in 2025, ordered alphabetically by title.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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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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Average water temperatures in the region warmed almost a full degree Fahrenheit between May 31 and June 5 and were nearly three degrees warmer than their 30-year normal.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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When the Knicks hosted the Spurs on Christmas Day last season, Wembanyama feasted with 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, Siri feasted on an 86-mph cutter from the Rockies’ Kyle Freeland and sent it toward the team bullpens in left field.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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