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
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
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
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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.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 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
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
Later, his public image was of a contented husband, but his extramarital affairs have been the subject of recent media attention.
—Kirsty McHugh, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contented. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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contented
adjective
con·tent·ed
kən-ˈtent-əd
: satisfied with one's possessions or situation in life
contentedly
adverb
contentedness
noun
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