contentedness

Related to contentedness: feasible, obnoxious, tenacious

con·tent·ed

(kən-tĕn′tĭd)

adj.

Satisfied with things as they are; content: a contented expression on the child's face.

con·tent′ed·ly adv.

con·tent′ed·ness n.

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Noun

contentedness - the state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart's content"

content

acceptance - the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"

Translations

soddisfazione

contentedness

[kənˈtentɪdnɪs] N → contento m, satisfacción f

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