contented (kənˈtɛntɪd
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Definitions
adjective
- accepting one's situation or life with equanimity and satisfaction
Alternative Forms
conˈtentedly adverb conˈtentedness noun
Synonyms
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satisfied,
happy,
pleased,
content,
comfortable,
glad,
cheerful,
at ease,
thankful,
gratified,
serene,
at peace,
2content2 (kənˈtɛnt)
Definitions
adjective (postpositive)
- mentally or emotionally satisfied with things as they are
- assenting to or willing to accept circumstances, a proposed course of action, etc
verb
- (tr) to make (oneself or another person) content or satisfied ⇒
to content oneself with property
noun
- peace of mind; mental or emotional satisfaction
exclamation
- British (in the House of Lords) a formal expression of assent, as opposed to the expression not content
Alternative Forms
conˈtently adverb conˈtentment noun Word Origin
C14: from Old French, from Latin contentus contented, that is, having restrained desires, from continēre to restrain
