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
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 30 July 2025
There’s something about burgers that sets the tone for slow, contented evenings.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
In the early evening, as guests gather on the dock for a sunset aperitif and the lake shifts from light blue to pale pink, bright orange and deep red, Schelle-Müller watches with a contented smile—her eyes reflecting the calm around her.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
We’re introduced to a contented and excited Clémence who seems in the wake of major self-revelation.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
One image remains from that dreary — at least for Georgia — afternoon: During pregame, an Alabama assistant standing alone near midfield, looking at his players with a contented smile.
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Adjective
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For now, the United States appears satisfied with Rodríguez’s cooperation.—
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With 10 grams of protein per stick and zero sugar, these meaty treats are a great way to stay satisfied throughout the day.—
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However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.—
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That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.—
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
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The back-to-back away victories to start 2026, to add to the goalless draw ground out at Ipswich Town in November in the only other league outing missed by Moore this season, understandably left Wrexham manager Parkinson delighted.—
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster These two power performers delighted fans with their real-life connection, blending Broadway and movie star appeal into their romance.—
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The freezing festivities were warmed by the menu of Captain Roy's and drinks.—
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
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Madsen, who has mostly feasted on Mountain West teams but not been sharp against better opponents, even talked this season about how people would come after his family, something that upset him.—
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The 30-year-old feasted on a Bengals defense that has struggled to defend tight ends all year.—
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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