contented vs content

Both 'contented' and 'content' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Contented' is an adjective used to describe a state of satisfaction or happiness, while 'content' can be used as both an adjective and a noun to refer to the substance of something or the information presented in a piece of writing.

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contented

This is a correct adjective used to describe a state of satisfaction or happiness.

Use 'contented' when you want to describe someone who is satisfied or happy with their current situation.

Examples:

She felt contented with her life choices.
The cat looked contented as it lay in the sun.

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Help Dungfoo Donkey leave behind a contented smile by humiliating those annoying people and forcing them breathe a shamefaced air.
And he could go forth happy and contented.
Vingt-Trois appears placid, realistic, indolent and contented in appearance, ordinarily easy-going.
It's a peaceful cat. It's very contented.
A place where one can turn into a happy and contented expatriate.
That's why grandpa looked so contented, when I commanded him...
I hoped you would become contented, like the others.
And I feel perfectly contented, really rather blameless, and hardly resent anything at all.
Methinks I could not die anywhere so contented as in the king's company, his cause being just and his quarrel honourable.
I will be contented as long as you think of me often.
Cheerful and contented I came home, where I have been waiting for her husband.
As far as the Aladdin work is concerned, I am contented with it.
Learn to be contented, grateful, appreciative and thankful.
With the monies and energy wasted upon wars, you could instead have had a happy and contented world full of people living in safety and sharing its wealth.
I am almost painfully fatigued, but very contented with the result of this blessed year 1907...
Among the three was Wojtyla, who was surprised and contented to find me there.
If only We Were face to face in this room again' how Well contented one of us Would be.
Can you truly tell me that you are contented...

Alternatives:

satisfied
happy
pleased
fulfilled
gratified

content

This can be used as both an adjective and a noun to refer to the substance of something or the information presented in a piece of writing.

Use 'content' when referring to the substance of something or the information presented in a piece of writing.

Examples:

The content of the book was very informative.
She was not happy with the content of the report.

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May 30, 2024 ... Kids Definition ; 1 of 4 adjective · pleased and satisfied with what one has or is ; 2 of 4 verb · to make content : satisfy ; 3 of 4 noun.
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content · adjective. satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else. British. agreeing; assenting. · verb (used with object). to make ...
6 days ago ... content noun (INFORMATION) ... the articles or parts contained in a magazine or book, with the number of the page they begin on: table of contents ...
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Alternatives:

substance
material
information
subject matter
text

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