Content
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈtɛnt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Content is an adjective meaning Satisfied, pleased, contented.
Meaning
Satisfied, pleased, contented.
More Meanings
- Satisfaction, contentment; pleasure.
- That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
- (UK, House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote.
- (UK, House of Lords, by metonymy) A member who votes in assent.
- (transitive) To give contentment or satisfaction to; to satisfy; to make happy.
- (obsolete) Acquiescence without examination.
- (archaic) Alright, agreed.
Example Sentences
Such is the fullness of my heart's content.
They were in a state of sleepy content after supper.
‘It is very difficult to […] learn to seek content, instead of happiness.’
Kleph moved slowly from the door and sank upon the chaise longue with a little sigh of content.
Word Forms
- contenter
- contentest
- contents
- contenting
- contented
Synonyms for content
Depending on context, synonyms include elate, hearten, beatify, enrapture, begladden, blissen.
Antonyms for content
Common opposites include discontent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include satisfied, happy, complacent, self-satisfied, smug, subject.
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