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content withsatisfied with what one has; not wanting more or anything else

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: satisfied with what one has; not wanting more or anything else

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtent wɪð/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother is content with her three cats and endless Korean dramas.
  • He's content with earning just enough to buy ramen every day.
  • The successful CEO was surprisingly content with a simple lunch.

content with

ADJECTIVE

[/kənˈtent wɪð/]

satisfied with what one has; not wanting more or anything else

After a long hike, he sits by the campfire content with just bread and tea.
💡 Concept

After a long hike, he sits by the campfire content with just bread and tea.

Content with a simple present, not needing the grand event
🎵 Rhyme

Content with a simple present, not needing the grand event

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈtent wɪð/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈtent wɪð/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Roottent

Origin

Derived from Latin 'contentus', meaning 'contained' or 'satisfied'. The term originally described a state of being held together, metaphorically representing a mind that rests stably in one place, denoting contentment or acceptance.

Breakdown

con- (together) + -tentus (held, seized), from the past participle of tenere (to hold), literally meaning 'held together' and figuratively expressing mental composure and satisfaction.

🎵Rhyme

eventpreventpresent
event
prevent
present

🔗Collocations

content with life
perfectly content
content with oneself
seem content
remain content
feel content

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother is content with her three cats and endless Korean dramas.

😄 Fun example

He's content with earning just enough to buy ramen every day.

The successful CEO was surprisingly content with a simple lunch.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

satisfiedpleasedhappyfulfilledgratified

Antonyms

dissatisfiedunhappydiscontented

Related

contentmentsatisfactionpeaceserenity

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