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
Jake Whitney, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Open markets were supposed to fuel rising prosperity at home and abroad, and the ascent of contented middle classes would presumably advance democratization, including in China and Russia.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 2 Mar. 2021
Those who worried more before the encounter felt happier or more contented afterward.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
The resulting pictures seem to depict families in cramped but contented circumstances—doting relatives beaming at a child, a man reading a newspaper, spectators watching a baseball game against a backdrop of mountains.
—Jake Whitney, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Open markets were supposed to fuel rising prosperity at home and abroad, and the ascent of contented middle classes would presumably advance democratization, including in China and Russia.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 2 Mar. 2021
Those who worried more before the encounter felt happier or more contented afterward.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
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And the customer can leave satisfied having gotten answers about their car repairs in a much shorter period, rather than wait hours or days for a diagnosis.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Only about half of patients are satisfied with the service at their health care provider's call center, according to a 2023 survey of 200 senior leaders.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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While his match against Gunther is not slated to headline either night of the grandest stage of them all, Uso has expressed his contentment with the high-profile nature of the bout, recognizing it as the biggest singles match of his career, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its offerings reflect the country’s architectural ethos, where clean lines and natural materials create harmonious living spaces that foster well-being and contentment.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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She isn’t fixated on having the right or the most happy kinds of experiences, exactly.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Schwarber was 3-for-12 with seven strikeouts against Luzardo over the years, and he’s joked that no one was happier about the trade than him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meg’s Corner: Rivalries need time even if entertaining doesn’t Beyond our collective enjoyment from this weekend’s NWSL action, there was a helpful reminder that this league loves to buck off tidy narratives.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Small changes in your behavior and surroundings can set you on course for happiness.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The actress and celebrity chef, who recently turned 65, is continuing to focus on her health and happiness.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 Apr. 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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As medical tourism hubs adopt robotics, international patients gain access to advanced surgeries at lower costs, contributing to a 50 percent reduction in hospital stays, proven cost efficiency and patient satisfaction rates climbing to 92 percent.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Feeling fulfilled and having a sense of purpose is critical for job satisfaction and mental health overall.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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But that does not seem to be the case even as less total content will be given out at that price.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The series joins Netflix’s expanding catalog of Asian content as the streamer continues investing in region-specific storytelling with global appeal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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