contented

contented — adjective

1. feeling calm and happy because your current situation or way of life is exactly

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling calm and happy because your current situation or way of life is exactly what you want it to be, so you have no desire for change or improvement.

例句

After years of travelling, Leila felt contented living in a quiet fishing village.

contented + living in + place — situation-based satisfaction

The old cat gave a contented purr as it dozed on the sunny windowsill.

contented + purr/sigh/smile — visible signs of contentment

同義詞
  • content

    shorter, slightly more formal; less common in attributive position ('a content person' sounds stiffer than 'a contented person')

  • satisfied

    focuses on a standard being met; can refer to one specific thing rather than a whole life situation

  • fulfilled

    implies achieving one's potential or completing a meaningful goal, not just accepting things as they are

  • at peace

    a phrase rather than a single word; suggests freedom from worry rather than active happiness

反義詞
  • discontented

    direct opposite; feeling unhappy because your situation is not good enough

  • dissatisfied

    focuses on unmet expectations rather than a general state of unease

  • restless

    implies a desire for change or movement, not just unhappiness with the current state

文法句型

be/seem/feel + contented

contented + noun

contented with + noun phrase

用法筆記

While 'contented' and 'content' (adjective) overlap in meaning, 'contented' is more common in attributive position (before a noun: 'a contented sigh') and sounds warmer or more emotional than the slightly more formal 'content'.

常見錯誤

❌I am contented with this sandwich.
✅This sandwich is satisfying.
💡'contented' describes a general state or attitude toward life, not a reaction to one specific item. Use 'satisfied' or 'pleased' for individual outcomes.
❌She is contented about her job.
✅She is contented with her job.
💡The correct preposition is 'with', not 'about'.