contented

[kuhn-ten-tid]

adjective

1. satisfied; feeling comfortable and at peace with one's circumstances.

   Synonyms: happy

contented

/ kənˈtɛntɪd /

adjective

1. accepting one's situation or life with equanimity and satisfaction

Other Word Forms

• contentedly adverb
• contentedness noun
• half-contented adjective
• half-contentedly adverb
• overcontented adjective
• overcontentedly adverb
• quasi-contented adjective
• quasi-contentedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of contented¹

First recorded in 1515–25; content ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A contented, dreamy look came over the old woman’s face.

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The birds were drowsy and contented, with their feathers fluffed around them like pillows.

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The statement added: "We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love."

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“Wi$h Li$t,” a wistful song that hits like a contented sigh, imagines a simple life of domesticity in a suburban house with a basketball hoop, children and peace.

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In a twitch, a head tilt or a whine, Indy communicates his emotions: curious, lonely, contented, confused, fretful, desperate or petrified.

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Related Words

• content 
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• glad 
• happy 
• pleased www.thesaurus.com
• satisfied 
• serene 
• thankful