Definitions
- Describing a state of happiness or satisfaction with one's current situation or circumstances. - Referring to a feeling of peace and tranquility, often associated with a sense of gratitude. - Talking about a person who is satisfied with what they have and does not desire more.
- Describing a feeling of fulfillment or gratification after achieving a goal or desire. - Referring to a state of being content with the quality or quantity of something. - Talking about a person who has received what they wanted or needed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a positive emotional state.
- 2Both words can be used to express a sense of fulfillment or gratification.
- 3Both words can refer to a state of being content with something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Contented is less commonly used than satisfied in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Contented emphasizes a state of peacefulness and tranquility, while satisfied emphasizes a sense of fulfillment or gratification.
- 3Connotation: Contented has a more positive and serene connotation, while satisfied can sometimes imply a lack of ambition or desire for more.
- 4Intensity: Satisfied can be used to describe a stronger sense of fulfillment or gratification than contented.
Remember this!
Contented and satisfied are synonyms that describe a positive emotional state. However, contented emphasizes a sense of peacefulness and tranquility, while satisfied emphasizes a sense of fulfillment or gratification. While both words can be used to express a state of being content with something, satisfied is more commonly used in everyday language and can sometimes imply a lack of ambition or desire for more.
