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contented

[ kənˈtɛntɪd ]

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feeling satisfied and happy

Feeling contented is a state of peaceful happiness and satisfaction with one's current situation. It is the absence of desire for more or different things. Contentment often comes from appreciating what one has and being grateful for the present moment.

Synonyms

fulfilled, happy, pleased, satisfied

Examples of usage

I feel contented with my life as it is.
She looked contented as she sat by the fireplace.
The cat purred contentedly in her lap.

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to make someone feel contented

To content someone is to bring them a sense of satisfaction and happiness. It involves fulfilling their needs or desires, making them feel content with what they have or what is happening.

Synonyms

fulfill, gratify, please, satisfy

Examples of usage

The warm meal contented the hungry travelers.
Her kind words contented his troubled mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "contented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfeito

🇮🇳 संतुष्ट

🇩🇪 zufrieden

🇮🇩 puas

🇺🇦 задоволений

🇵🇱 zadowolony

🇯🇵 満足している

🇫🇷 content

🇪🇸 contento

🇹🇷 memnun

🇰🇷 만족한

🇸🇦 راضٍ

🇨🇿 spokojený

🇸🇰 spokojný

🇨🇳 满意的

🇸🇮 zadovoljen

🇮🇸 ánægður

🇰🇿 қанағаттанған

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილი

🇦🇿 məmnun

🇲🇽 contento

Word origin

The word 'contented' comes from the Middle English word 'content', which means satisfied. It has roots in the Latin word 'contentus', which also means satisfied. The concept of contentment has been valued throughout history in various cultures, emphasizing the importance of finding happiness and satisfaction in one's current state rather than constantly seeking more.