appear content

Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words

to seem satisfied or happy with the current situation

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Examples (10)

  • Despite the loss, the team captain appeared content with their overall performance.
  • She appeared content just to sit and read her book by the fireplace.
  • Even though he didn't get the promotion, he appeared surprisingly content with his current role.
  • The old man appeared content as he watched his grandchildren play in the garden.
  • After a long hike, the group appeared content and tired, resting by the campfire.
  • The artist appeared content with his finished painting, stepping back to admire it.
  • While he appeared content on the surface, I knew he was worried about the upcoming exams.
  • To the outside world, they appeared content with their simple life in the countryside.
  • The dog appeared content to lie at its owner's feet all day long.
  • During the press conference, the CEO appeared content with the company's progress.