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Contented

/kənˈtɛntɪd/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

📖 Definitions of "Contented"

verb
  1. 1

    To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

    "You can't have any more - you'll have to content yourself with what you already have."

  2. 2

    To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite

adjective
  1. 1

    Satisfied.

🔄 Synonyms of "Contented"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
contentnounSatisfied, pleased, contented.
complacentUncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
easygoing(of a person) Calm, relaxed, casual and informal.
smugverbirritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.
happyverbHaving a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
satisfiedIn a state of satisfaction.
self-satisfiedSatisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.
at peace
placidnouncalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

↔️ Antonyms of "Contented"

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WordDefinition
discontentedExperiencing discontent, dissatisfaction.

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WordDefinition
satisfiedverbIn a state of satisfaction.
happyverbHaving a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
complacentUncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
self-satisfiedSatisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.
smugverbirritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.
easygoing(of a person) Calm, relaxed, casual and informal.
placidnouncalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil
at peace
pleasedverbHappy, content.
gladverbPleased; happy; gratified.
filled(followed by with) That is now full.
supportedHelped or aided.
affirmsverbTo assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
allegesverb(transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
arguesverb(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
assertsverbTo declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.
contendsverb(intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
submitsverb(ambitransitive) To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.
sereneverbCalm, peaceful, unruffled.
fulfilledEmotionally satisfied; feeling a sense of fulfilment.

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