Contenting: meaning, definitions and examples
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contenting
[ kənˈtɛntɪŋ ]
intransitive
Feeling content; satisfied. To be in a state of peaceful happiness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I am contenting with my current job.
- She was contenting with the simple pleasures of life.
archaic
Contentment; satisfaction.
Synonyms
fulfillment, happiness, satisfaction.
Examples of usage
- She found contenting in the beauty of nature.
- His contenting came from helping others.
Translations
Translations of the word "contenting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contentando
🇮🇳 संतोषजनक
🇩🇪 zufriedenstellend
🇮🇩 memuaskan
🇺🇦 задовольняючий
🇵🇱 zadowalający
🇯🇵 満足している
🇫🇷 contentant
🇪🇸 satisfaciendo
🇹🇷 memnun eden
🇰🇷 만족시키는
🇸🇦 مُرضٍ
🇨🇿 uspokojující
🇸🇰 uspokojujúci
🇨🇳 令人满意
🇸🇮 zadovoljujoč
🇮🇸 ánægður
🇰🇿 қанағаттандыратын
🇬🇪 დაკმაყოფილება
🇦🇿 məmnun edən
🇲🇽 satisfaciendo
Etymology
The word 'contenting' originates from the Middle English word 'contenten', which means 'to satisfy'. It has evolved over time to represent a state of being satisfied or in a state of peaceful happiness. The concept of contentment has been valued throughout history as a key to inner peace and happiness.
See also: contented, contention, contentious, contentment, discontent, discontented, discontentedly, discontentment, malcontent.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,701 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30698 theatrically
- 30699 sabotaging
- 30700 scuttling
- 30701 contenting
- 30702 minim
- 30703 sleazy
- 30704 uninviting
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