contented

Example Sentences

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Now, though, he’s a contented family man operating a successful neighborhood bistro called Chez Paul—until fate comes calling and returns him to a life he’d just as soon forget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The statement added: "We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love."

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

My creativity is thriving, my friendships are richer than ever, I’ve been traveling more, and showing up in the world as a whole and contented person.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

He’s the contented “Innie” to the miserable “Outie” version of himself, the one so paralyzed by his wife’s death that he chose to surgically divorce his work life from the mess of his personal time.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

Hazel contented himself with organizing the diggers and left it to Strawberry to say what was actually to be done.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams