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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
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
  • And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Mortgages will also generally continue to rack up interest until the loan is satisfied and many personal and auto loans also continue to accumulate interest, according to their terms.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • His performances at the World Cup will have pleased West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • The shorts are nice and loose, with a bottom layer to keep everything covered up, and pockets to keep me happy.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • But, if the bride and groom were happy with how the day went, that’s probably all that matters in the long run.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
Definition of happy
Verb
  • What were some of the announcements that delighted or amused you?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • Admittedly, the crowd will probably be plenty warmed with temperatures in the Nation's capital expected to reach 101 on Saturday, July 4.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of warmed
Verb
  • Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo feasted off low crosses to each score twice, punctuating this as the World Cup of cutbacks.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Hardaway has feasted on open shots created by Jokic and Doncic in recent years.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
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