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
Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
At the story’s beginning, Sonja is living a contented life, frolicking in the forest with her loyal pet horse and co-existing peacefully with a variety of CGI prehistoric creatures.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The pleasure of an act might echo out into the future in happy, contented ripples.
—Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
At the story’s beginning, Sonja is living a contented life, frolicking in the forest with her loyal pet horse and co-existing peacefully with a variety of CGI prehistoric creatures.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
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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Adjective
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Paintings are tagged at $10,000 to $20,000, drawings at $2,000, and by midday Thursday the gallery had sold a painting and some drawings, and was satisfied.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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These spring appetizer recipes feature the most colorful and juiciest fruits and vegetables of the bunch, as well as a lighter flavor profile to keep you and your party guests satisfied (but not too full) until the second course.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alaves are happy to chase their opponents up the pitch, Mallorca are more comfortable sitting back, while Sevilla have adopted a direct approach since Luis Garcia Plaza took over in March.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are happy to greet the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The township's resolution raises concerns over data centers' potential to produce massive amounts of wastewater, chemical pollution, or water that has been warmed by cooling systems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Come sunset, locals descend upon HB’s, the chic waterside restaurant where my family and I feasted on stone crabs and tuna steak tagliata, and the adjacent Sunset Bar, with its craft cocktails and Adirondack chairs in the sugar-soft sand.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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