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contentedcon‧tent‧ed /kənˈtentɪd/ adjective   - a purring, contented cat
- He seems to be getting more contented as he gets older.
- I'm pretty contented now.
- We spent ten contented years together.
- All are contented, happy, fit and well.
- From a starving stray it was transformed into a contented house cat.
- Here, in highly compelling fashion, the social convenience of the contented replaces the clearly visible reality.
- It crouched there, as snug as a contented cat, catching the sunshine full on its face.
- They sat in silence, eating, drinking, two amiable and contented men.
- This contented canine's living it up.
- William realised that he should feel contented with his lot, but he was not.
- With a contented sigh, he lost himself in a colourful reverie of big business deals and boardroom power games.
► happy · Are you happy in your new job?· The film has a happy ending.· a happy childhood ► cheerful looking happy: · a cheerful face/expression· The room looked bright and cheerful (=it made you feel good).· He seems a lot more cheerful today. ► be in a good mood to feel happy and relaxed: · It was the day before the vacation and everyone was in a good mood. ► contented written feeling happy with your life, job, situation etc: · He was contented with his job as a cycle mechanic.· She sat down with a contented expression on her face. ► pleased/glad [not before noun] happy because something good has happened: · I’m pleased I passed my exam.· He was glad to see someone that he knew. happy most of the time► happy · Mike was a happy child and never gave us any trouble at all.· Sarah's main aim in life is simply to be happy. ► cheerful usually behaving in a way that shows you are happy, by smiling, laughing, talking in a happy way, etc: · Thomas was cheerful and good-natured, and we soon became good friends.· She's kind of like a puppy - she's so cheerful and friendly. ► contented happy and satisfied with your life: · He seems to be getting more contented as he gets older.· We spent ten contented years together. ► have a happy/cheerful/sunny disposition to have a happy character and always behave in a happy way, even when there are problems: · Rosalind had a sunny disposition and a pleasant smile.· Marcia managed to keep a cheerful disposition despite her troubles at home. ► jolly British usually behaving in a cheerful, friendly way: · My uncle was a jolly man with a loud laugh.· Sue was always jolly and helpful. ► a contented baby· Danielle was a lovely contented baby. happy and satisfied because your life is good OPP discontented:  I felt warm, cosy, and contented. They lapsed into a contented silence.► see thesaurus at happy—contentedly adverb: He smiled contentedly. |