Difference between contented and satisfactory?

Question

Hi, my friends on yahoo, could you tell me the difference between contented and satisfactory?

Thanks a lot.

Answer 1

Yes. I can. There are differences.

contented: [ kən'tentid ] . .

adj.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

e.g: a contented smile

Synonym： content  

satisfactory: [ ,sætis'fæktəri ] . .

adj.

1.  giving satisfaction

e.g: satisfactory living conditions

2.  meeting requirements

e.g: The step makes a satisfactory seat.

Synonym： acceptable

Answer 2

It would appear that being contented is being satisfied on a higher level.