English dictionary
content
/k/@/n't/E/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
ExamplesA contented smile.
Synonyms contentedSource: WordNet 3.0
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Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.
Source: webster1913
noun
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everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
ExamplesHe emptied the contents of his pockets.
The two groups were similar in content.
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what a communication that is about something is about
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the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
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the amount that can be contained
Synonyms capacitySource: WordNet 3.0
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the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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the state of being contented with your situation in life
ExamplesHe relaxed in sleepy contentedness.
They could read to their heart's content.
Synonyms contentednessSource: WordNet 3.0
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something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
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That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the <i>contents</i> of a cask or bale or of a room; the <i>contents</i> of a book.
Source: webster1913
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Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.
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verb
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satisfy in a limited way
ExamplesHe contented himself with one glass of beer per day.
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make content
ExamplesI am contented.
Antonyms discontentSource: WordNet 3.0
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To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.
Source: webster1913