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
Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
At the story’s beginning, Sonja is living a contented life, frolicking in the forest with her loyal pet horse and co-existing peacefully with a variety of CGI prehistoric creatures.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The pleasure of an act might echo out into the future in happy, contented ripples.
—Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
At the story’s beginning, Sonja is living a contented life, frolicking in the forest with her loyal pet horse and co-existing peacefully with a variety of CGI prehistoric creatures.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Historically, lodgings outside the capital have contented themselves with hosting the budget-conscious backpacker crowd.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
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Denver may not be satisfied making just one selection between the second and third rounds tonight.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both sides appeared satisfied after the vote.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For me, a happy ending would be Rue finally being free of all of her past mistakes that have led to her current situation.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who has feasted against the Flyers in his career, was oddly quiet for a second straight game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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