contented
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- contentedly adverb
- contentedness noun
- half-contented adjective
- half-contentedly adverb
- overcontented adjective
- overcontentedly adverb
- quasi-contented adjective
- quasi-contentedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of contented
Example Sentences
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Now, though, he’s a contented family man operating a successful neighborhood bistro called Chez Paul—until fate comes calling and returns him to a life he’d just as soon forget.
“Then again, Grandpap’s life has been dull and contented as a frog’s on a rock. ‘Good lives make bad plays,’ as they say, but all that peace and quiet surely helps the digestion.
From Literature
The birds were drowsy and contented, with their feathers fluffed around them like pillows.
From Literature
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."
From BBC
“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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