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
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Happy and satisfied with one's situation.
"The cat let out a contented purr on the windowsill."
How to use contented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling calm satisfaction with how things are.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more contented
- Superlative
- most contented
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Rhymes for contented
vented
dented
scented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
lamented
patented
cemented
fermented
consented
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Frequently asked questions
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.
