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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
That’s the serene, contented face of a man who has a plan.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
The preservation of the status quo is a solution that can satisfy none but the contented; and just now most men are not contented. . . .
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—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
In the story, Arthur and his wife and queen, Guenevere, lead a contented life in Camelot until the French knight Lancelot arrives to join his court.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Harris described Gio as a contented baby with a sunny disposition.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
That’s the serene, contented face of a man who has a plan.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
The preservation of the status quo is a solution that can satisfy none but the contented; and just now most men are not contented. . . .
. . .
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
In the story, Arthur and his wife and queen, Guenevere, lead a contented life in Camelot until the French knight Lancelot arrives to join his court.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Reflecting on the season, Kyle Larson is satisfied with his performance.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Americans’ happiness at work has eroded: just 18% are extremely satisfied with their jobs today, down from 26% pre-pandemic.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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My brothers and sisters in Christ, this is the wrong kind of happy.Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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With those additional moments, Allen went over to the heaters along the bench area and warmed his hand up.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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