contented

adjective

con·​tent·​ed kən-ˈten-təd 

: feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation

a contented smile

They lived a contented life.

contentedly adverb

contentedness noun

Synonyms

• content
• gratified
• happy
• pleased
• satisfied

Examples of contented in a Sentence

She felt peaceful and contented.

having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off

Recent Examples on the Web

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

In the story, Arthur and his wife and queen, Guenevere, lead a contented life in Camelot until the French knight Lancelot arrives to join his court. —David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of contenten "to content entry 3"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing contented

• self-contented

Kids Definition

contented

adjective

con·​tent·​ed kən-ˈtent-əd 

: satisfied with one's possessions or situation in life

contentedly adverb

contentedness noun