What's the difference between contented and joyous?

Contented


Definition:

  • (a.) Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Standardization is possible after correction by the protein content of each individual section.
  • (2) One hour after direct mechanical cardiomassage (DMCM) a moderately pronounced edema of the intercellular spaces in the basal compartment of the seminiferous epithelium, normal content of lactate and succinate dehydrogenases, and a certain decrease in the activity of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenases and NAD- and NADP-diaphorases were noted.
  • (3) Spectrophotometric determination of the sulfhydryl content in the animal tissue before (control) and after using 6,6'-Dithiodinicotinic acid is applied.
  • (4) Although Jeggo's Chinese hamster ovary cells were more responsive to mAMSA, novo still abrogated mAMSA toxicity in the mutant cells as well as in the parental Chinese hamster ovary cells 2,4-Dinitrophenol acted similarly to novo with respect to mAMSA killing, but neither compound reduced the ATP content of V79 cells.
  • (5) The content of the cavities was not stained by any of the immunocytochemical reactions applied.
  • (6) However, decapitation did not eliminate the sex difference in the tissue content of P4 during control incubations.
  • (7) Content of cyclic nucleoside monophosphates was decreased in all the eye tissues in experimental toxico-allergic uveitis as well as penetration of cAMP into the fluid of anterior chamber of the eye.
  • (8) The ATP content of the cholinergic electromotor nerves of Torpedo marmorata has been measured.
  • (9) In addition to the changes associated with blood group A, we also found a decrease in sugar content, alterations in other antigens, and changes in the levels of several glycosyltransferases in cancerous tissues.
  • (10) Past imaging techniques shown in the courtroom have made the conventional rules of evidence more difficult because of the different informational content and format required for presentation of these data.
  • (11) Arteries treated with atrial natriuretic peptide showed no alterations in relaxation or cGMP content after incubation with pertussis toxin.
  • (12) A chronic cannulation procedure is described which allows for sampling vomeronasal organ (VNO) contents repeatedly in freely moving conscious subjects.
  • (13) There was however no difference in the cross-sectional studies and no significant deleterious effect detected of tobacco use on forearm bone mineral content.
  • (14) The present study was designed to test the hypothesis that the decreased Epi response following ET was due to 1) depletion of adrenal Epi content such that adrenomedullary stimulation would not release Epi, 2) decreased Epi release with direct stimulation, i.e., desensitization of release, or 3) decreased afferent signals generated by ET itself.
  • (15) The intensity of the type III specific peptide bands correlates with the type III content of the samples.
  • (16) Stimulation of atrial H1-receptors is suggested to directly cause an increase in Ca-channel conductance independent of intracellular cAMP content.
  • (17) "With hyperspectral imaging, you can tell the chemical content of a cake just by taking a photo of it.
  • (18) We assessed changes in brain water content, as reflected by changes in tissue density, during the early recirculation period following severe forebrain ischemia.
  • (19) Proving that not all teens are content with being part of a purely digital community, Adele Mayr attended a YouTube meet-up in London’s Hyde Park.
  • (20) The aim of this study was to describe the contents of daily reports in two homes for the aged.

Joyous


Definition:

  • (a.) Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) From the genesis of the thing – pop stars dropping plans to perform; Greater Manchester police working to make it operationally possible; the footballer Michael Carrick moving his career testimonial match forward by two hours ; everything was about making things that little bit less crap, and dare I say it – out and out joyous.
  • (2) "Feedback in the comments shows at times a truly shocking picture of experiences that should be the most joyous time in a woman's life, not the most frightening", Richards added.
  • (3) But this was a thoroughly joyous and well-crafted farewell.
  • (4) At least the joyous delirium gave Drogba and, most likely, Petr Cech fitting sendoffs after glittering careers in these parts.
  • (5) His players paraded the Europa League trophy on the pitch after securing third place here, both achievements that would normally merit acclaim, but the interim manager remained inside while his coaching staff joined the joyous throng out on the turf.
  • (6) In a prepared statement, Ken and Toni Cameron said: "We are happy that justice for Stephen has been done, but this is not a joyous occasion.
  • (7) For Hull's manager, Steve Bruce, it was a joyous way to end a year that has seen him take the club to an unlikely promotion and make big strides towards keeping them in the top flight.
  • (8) The smaller rabbits can be a harder target for the rifle but are my preferred choice: the best rabbits are less than six months old, a fair size for a good feed, but joyously tender.
  • (9) Like me, he recalls that Ramadan used to be a joyous time to spend with your family.
  • (10) That universe is a wonderful place: Thomas Jefferson (Daveed Digs) swans around it joyously swinging a cane, wearing a purple crushed velvet suit loud enough to shame Prince, engaging with other politicians in throwdowns that look considerably more fun than anything on C-Span.
  • (11) In some senses Boyle's exuberant vision appeared to have been conceived not only in response to the regimented order of Beijing, but also to the joyous but deferential spirit of the recent jubilee.
  • (12) The heat, the intensity, the life-and-death emotional investment and sheer joyousness of the players are an enormous pleasure to watch.
  • (13) Sonia Heyes, 52, a mother of two, was wearing the T-shirt she had hand-printed for the joyous trip to Wembley.
  • (14) From the early hours of Saturday after provisional results emerged, Kenyatta's joyous supporters thronged the streets of Nairobi and his tribal strongholds, lighting fluorescent flares and waving tree branches and chanting: "Uhuru, Uhuru".
  • (15) The California attorney general and Senate candidate Kamala Harris spoke about persistence in the face of prejudice and called for victory in 2016; outgoing senator Barbara Mikulski made a joyous, ferocious call for women to organize politically; Emily’s List founder Ellen Malcolm spoke fondly of the group’s humble origins to the “18 million cracks in the ceiling” created by Clinton’s 2007 primary campaign; Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and former representative Gabby Giffords spoke proudly of the newest figures of the group; and Senator Al Franken spoke fondly of the lot and cracked jokes whenever able: “First of all, I apologize for being a guy.” Nearly all called for Clinton to run, and Mikulski, Pelosi and others declared her victory certain.
  • (16) Fraser – a long-time advocate of freebirth who ran a website called Joyous Birth – was unrepentant.
  • (17) It was a common sentiment on a joyous, if grey and blustery day.
  • (18) They meet on Pooley’s day off, descending into joyous laughter before they embrace as only survivors do in a country running on a “no touch” policy.
  • (19) The festival is about reminding ourselves of our own creativity, adaptability and potential for joyously making our own change, rather than miserably waiting for others to fail to bring it.
  • (20) But these people weren’t part of a local carnival, art event or other joyous celebration.