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Definition of contented

contented

/kənˈtɛn.tɪd/
con · tent · ed
Adverb:contentedly
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Past Simple:contented
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Past Participle:contented
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Present Participle:contenting
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contented Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Feeling or expressing peaceful happiness and quiet satisfaction with one's situation.

Example

"The cat let out a contented purr as it curled up beside the warm fireplace."

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• verb

1

To make someone pleased or satisfied; to accept something as adequate despite wanting more (past tense and past participle of 'content').

Example

"Unable to travel abroad that summer, he contented himself with exploring local hiking trails."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While both 'content' and 'contented' mean satisfied, 'contented' is typically used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'a contented smile'), whereas 'content' is used predicatively after a linking verb (e.g., 'she felt content').

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• Nearby Words

contend
contender
content
contented
contentedly
contentedness
contention

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century as the past participle of the verb 'content', derived from Old French 'contenter' and Latin 'contentus', meaning 'contained' or 'satisfied'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contented
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