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 contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face
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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
Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 18 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
This is the Goldilocks zone of relationships: not just emotional, not just physical, but a strong and contented blend of both.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Despite these extraordinary gains, recent research published in PNAS Nexus highlights two deeply perplexing contradictions in women’s psychological well-being: the paradox of declining female happiness and the paradox of the contented female worker.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Teacher Morale Index for public school teachers ranged from a high of plus 47 in Georgia and 43 in Arizona, the most contented states, to a low of minus 14 in New Hampshire, 13 in Oregon, and 10 in Massachusetts, the most disheartened.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 18 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
This is the Goldilocks zone of relationships: not just emotional, not just physical, but a strong and contented blend of both.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Despite these extraordinary gains, recent research published in PNAS Nexus highlights two deeply perplexing contradictions in women’s psychological well-being: the paradox of declining female happiness and the paradox of the contented female worker.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For his part, Aaron was happy that wasn’t an option.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Notions of propriety get in the way of happiness, insinuations overpower truth, gossip becomes currency—a game of social snakes and ladders is afoot at all times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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This belief pushes them to go out of their way to ensure their partner’s happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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When applied consistently, this approach improves operational flow and strengthens employee satisfaction.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Of the five states with the lowest satisfaction in the bedroom, four voted Republican in the 2024 presidential election, raising questions about the influence of cultural values, education policy, and political ideology on personal relationships.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This association is attributed to the polyphenol content present in these fruits.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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Rice’s portfolio as an executive includes dozens of Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations across thousands of hours of content.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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