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

Other Word Forms

• contentedness noun
• contentedly adverb
• half-contented adjective
• half-contentedly adverb
• overcontented adjective
• overcontentedly adverb
• quasi-contented adjective
• quasi-contentedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of contented¹

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

Example Sentences

My creativity is thriving, my friendships are richer than ever, I’ve been traveling more, and showing up in the world as a whole and contented person.

From Los Angeles Times

She’d jump in the car happily, give her captor a toothy grin and then curl into a contented nap, probably dreaming of her next escape.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe that’s because when we apply love to people we understand that the verb “love” turns and twists like a multidimensional kaleidoscope — we’ve all seen the colors and patterns change, been dazzled, furious, confused, contented.

From Salon

But if I were to ever see anything remotely approaching this level in the theater, I could end my career a contented critic.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s the contented “Innie” to the miserable “Outie” version of himself, the one so paralyzed by his wife’s death that he chose to surgically divorce his work life from the mess of his personal time.

From Salon

Related Words

• content 
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• satisfied 
• serene 
• thankful