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contended

adj.
C1 Advanced US //kənˈtɛndɪd// UK //kəntˈɛndɪd// con·tend·ed

adj. feeling happy and satisfied with what you have. You use this to describe someone who is not looking for anything more because they are pleased with their current situation.

adj. feeling or expressing satisfaction with one's circumstances. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel', 'seem', or 'look'.


SIMPLE

She felt happy and contended after the long meal.

CONTEXTUAL

The cat sat by the fireplace, looking perfectly contended as it purred in the warmth.

COMPLEX

Despite the modest size of his apartment, he remained entirely contended, finding that a simple life allowed him more time for his creative pursuits.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb; can be used interchangeably with 'content' in many contexts, though 'contented' more strongly implies a state of mind.

Pitfall

He is very contended with his job.He is very content with his job.While both are adjectives, 'content' is more common when used after a verb to describe a general state, whereas 'contented' often describes a visible expression of that state.

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