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- [kuh n-ten-tid]
- /kənˈtɛn tɪd/
- /kənˈten.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-ten-tid]
- /kənˈtɛn tɪd/
Definitions of contented word
- adjective contented If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in. 3
- adjective contented accepting one's situation or life with equanimity and satisfaction 3
- adjective contented having or showing no desire for something more or different; satisfied 3
- adjective contented satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else. 1
- adjective contented British. agreeing; assenting. 1
- adjective contented Archaic. willing. 1
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Origin of contented
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
First recorded in 1515-25; content2 + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Contented
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contented popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
contented usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contented
adj contented
- serene — calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- thankful — feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
adjective contented
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
Antonyms for contented
adj contented
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- unsatisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- sad — Systems Analysis Definition
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