Meaning of 'content'

adjective

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

Example: "I gave a content smile as the dessert arrived."

Synonyms: contented

noun

something, such as a person, object, or scene, selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation

Example: "The content of the portrait was the sitting monarch."

Synonyms: subject

noun

the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned

Synonyms: cognitive content mental object

noun

what a communication is about

Example: "The content of the message was unclear to me."

Synonyms: substance

noun

everything that is included in a collection that is held or included in something

Example: "They emptied the contents of their pockets."

noun

the amount that can be contained

Example: "The content of the fridge was around forty litres."

Synonyms: capacity

noun

the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.

Example: "The iron content in the alloy was only 5%."

noun

the state of being contented with your situation in life

Example: "I was content after a long day at work."

Synonyms: contentedness

verb

to satisfy in a limited way

Example: "I contented myself with one glass of beer per day."

verb

to make content

Example: "Your appearance at the party contented me!"