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
Francine Russo, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2023
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. . . .
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—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
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Adjective
Those who worried more before the encounter felt happier or more contented afterward.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
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Thanks to a rigorous selection and screening process, most customers report being highly satisfied with their tours, leading many travelers to book through their website repeatedly.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, couples who used pet names were more likely to be satisfied in their relationships.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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