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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
  • Obviously, Paramount is pleased with Rayfield’s decision to withdraw his request, but the AG’s office isn’t exactly satisfied with the outcome.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
  • Outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made history as the island nation’s most unpopular premier before his resignation, with an Ipsos poll finding just 13% of voters were satisfied with him, compared to 79% who were unsatisfied.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • His performances at the World Cup will have pleased West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Kings summer league coach Chris Darnell was happy to see Acuff have some success.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • But Mendieta’s story did not have a happy ending, and this is never mentioned.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 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
  • Sometimes, as the air warmed, a group of butterflies would alight into the air all at once, a tangerine explosion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Earth’s surface is warmed by the Sun and gives off infrared light, which is invisible to your eyes.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 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, 11 July 2026
  • The 2023 Naperville North graduate has feasted as the leadoff hitter for Western Michigan.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of feasted

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