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

Related Words

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