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- //the constancy of the Earth's rotation
- //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
First Known Use
1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1aconstancy
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- the state of continuing without change //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over timeSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty //soldiers serving with constancy and devotion to countrySynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship //it takes determination and constancy to get through law schoolRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
Other Words
- contentedly adverb
- contentedness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
content gratified happy pleased satisfiedAntonyms
discontent discontented displeased dissatisfied malcontent malcontented unhappyExamples
- //She felt peaceful and contented.
- //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, from past participle of contenten "to content entry 3"contented
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- feeling that one's needs or desires have been met //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed offRelated WordsNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
past tense of content
- to give satisfaction to //a person easily contented by life's simple pleasuresSynonymsRelated WordsExamples
- //the constancy of the Earth's rotation
- //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
First Known Use1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1aconstancynounSynonyms & Antonyms
- the state of continuing without change //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over timeSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty //soldiers serving with constancy and devotion to countrySynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship //it takes determination and constancy to get through law schoolRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
Other Words- contentedly adverb
- contentedness noun
Synonyms & AntonymsSynonymscontent gratified happy pleased satisfiedAntonymsdiscontent discontented displeased dissatisfied malcontent malcontented unhappyExamples- //She felt peaceful and contented.
- //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off
First Known Use15th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and EtymologyMiddle English, from past participle of contenten "to content entry 3"contentedadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- feeling that one's needs or desires have been met //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed offRelated WordsNear Antonyms
verbSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
past tense of content- to give satisfaction to //a person easily contented by life's simple pleasuresSynonymsRelated WordsExamples
- //the constancy of the Earth's rotation
- //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
First Known Use1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1aconstancynounSynonyms & Antonyms
- the state of continuing without change //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over timeSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty //soldiers serving with constancy and devotion to countrySynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship //it takes determination and constancy to get through law schoolRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
Other Words- contentedly adverb
- contentedness noun
Synonyms & AntonymsSynonymscontent gratified happy pleased satisfiedAntonymsdiscontent discontented displeased dissatisfied malcontent malcontented unhappyExamples- //She felt peaceful and contented.
- //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off
First Known Use15th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and EtymologyMiddle English, from past participle of contenten "to content entry 3"contentedadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- feeling that one's needs or desires have been met //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed offRelated WordsNear Antonyms
verbSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
past tense of content- to give satisfaction to //a person easily contented by life's simple pleasuresSynonymsRelated WordsExamples
- //the constancy of the Earth's rotation
- //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
First Known Use1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1aconstancynounSynonyms & Antonyms
- the state of continuing without change //the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over timeSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty //soldiers serving with constancy and devotion to countrySynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
- the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship //it takes determination and constancy to get through law schoolRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
Other Words- contentedly adverb
- contentedness noun
Synonyms & AntonymsSynonymscontent gratified happy pleased satisfiedAntonymsdiscontent discontented displeased dissatisfied malcontent malcontented unhappyExamples- //She felt peaceful and contented.
- //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off
First Known Use15th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and EtymologyMiddle English, from past participle of contenten "to content entry 3"contentedadjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- feeling that one's needs or desires have been met //having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed offRelated WordsNear Antonyms
verbSynonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
past tense of content- to give satisfaction to //a person easily contented by life's simple pleasuresSynonyms