adj

contented

kuhn-TEHN-tihd

Contented (adj) means Happy and satisfied with one's situation. Example: “The cat let out a contented purr on the windowsill.”

adj

Happy and satisfied with one's situation.

"The cat let out a contented purr on the windowsill."

How to use contented

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling calm satisfaction with how things are.

more contented comparative, most contented superlative

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What does “contented” mean?

The word “contented” means happy and satisfied with one's situation. In plain terms, feeling calm satisfaction with how things are.

How do you pronounce “contented”?

“Contented” is pronounced kuhn-TEHN-tihd (/kənˈtɛntɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “contented” in a sentence?

Here is “contented” used in a sentence: “The cat let out a contented purr on the windowsill.”

What part of speech is “contented”?

“Contented” is an adjective.