Synonyms for
Content
Definition
a state of satisfaction or happiness; the things that are inside something
Synonyms & similar words
capacity
message
discontent
subjectmatter
contentedness
depictedobject
cognitivecontent
discontented
subject
substance
contented
mentalobject
satisfied
happy
pleased
gratified
fulfilled
quiet
calm
peaceful
serene
tranquil
complacent
easygoing
carefree
cheerful
joyful
blissful
delighted
glad
grateful
thankful
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- content with
- contentedly accept
- contented sigh
- contented smile
- contented life
- contented heart
- contented mind
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'content' means satisfied. As a noun, it refers to what is inside something or the subject matter of a publication. Be careful not to confuse 'content' (adjective) with 'discontent' (antonym).
Example sentences
- I am content with my dinner tonight.
- She was content with her grades on the test.
- The content of the book was fascinating.
- The content of the box was a surprise gift.
- He felt content after finishing his puzzle.
Quotes
Content is the wealth of nature. - Alfred Bernhard Nobel
To be content with little is hard; to be content with much, impossible. - Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. - Lao Tzu