Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛnt/
adjective
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in a state of peaceful happiness: he seemed more content, less bitter
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willing to accept something; satisfied: he had to be content with third place [with infinitive]: the duke was content to act as Regent
verb
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satisfy (someone): nothing would content her apart from going off to Barcelona
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(content oneself with) accept as adequate despite wanting more or better: we contented ourselves with a few small purchases
noun
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1 [mass noun] a state of satisfaction: the greater part of the century was a time of content
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2a member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion.
