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

Derived Forms

• conˈtentedness, noun
• conˈtentedly, adverb

Other Words From

• con·tent·ed·ly adverb
• con·tent·ed·ness noun
• half-con·tent·ed adjective
• half-con·tent·ed·ly adverb
• o·ver·con·tent·ed adjective
• o·ver·con·tent·ed·ly adverb
• qua·si-con·tent·ed adjective
• qua·si-con·tent·ed·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of contented¹

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

Example Sentences

By 1970, with a partnership in a successful PI agency and a stable and happy family, Easy Rawlins is a changed and contented man.

From Los Angeles Times

Jack wanted to scream in frustration, but contented himself with dropping the prince.

From Literature

Leiland-James was initially placed with a foster carer, Charlotte Day, who said he was a "beautiful, happy, contented little boy" who "did not cry much" and "loved being cuddled and carried".

From BBC

I was born there and had been living a simple, contented life with my family, filled with love and plans for the future.

From BBC

Many slaveholders believed that happy and contented enslaved workers—at least from the master’s perspective—made better workers.

From Literature

Related Words

• content
• fulfilled
• glad
• happy
• pleased
• satisfied
• serene
• thankful