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

"Shay had her whole life before her. She appeared as a happy and contented girl. That was the appearance she gave to the world, but sadly the reality of life at home was very different," he added.

From BBC

"It's the prosecution case that Isabella Wheildon was a healthy, contented, well-cared for little girl until Scott Jeff came into her young life," Ms Howes told jurors.

From BBC

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

Moira: Though McMenamins bought and renovated the hotel in the 1990s, surely adding much of the décor, everything looks happily like it’s been here forever, from the extra-vintage, too-pretty-to-use cash register at the bar to the well-worn benches of our booth, where many contented diners have sat and listened to the clink of pool cues in the next room.

From Seattle Times

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

From Literature

Related Words

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