A little word that can mean so much. Contented.
con·tent·ed (kn-tntd)
adj.
Satisfied with things as they are; content: a contented expression on the child's face.
con·tented·ly adv.
con·tented·ness n.
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contented [kənˈtɛntɪd]
adj
accepting one's situation or life with equanimity and satisfaction
contentedly adv
contentedness n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj. 1. contented - satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile"
content
happy - enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure; "a happy smile"; "spent many happy days on the beach"; "a happy marriage"
pleased - experiencing or manifesting pleasure
discontent, discontented - showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"
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1 comment:
Quite like that word myself ...
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