contented
UK/kәn'tentid/US
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Definitions
adj.
Showing quiet satisfaction and ease
满足的;心满意足的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontent (satisfied) + -ed = describing someone in that satisfied state. contented often describes visible, settled satisfaction (a contented smile), while content is more often used predicatively (I'm content).
Root tain still carries 87 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.look contented看起来满足
- 2.seem contented似乎满足
Example Sentences
- 1.
The baby gave a contented sigh and fell asleep.
- 2.
They lived a contented life in the countryside.