well-content

[ wel-kuhn-tent ]

adjective

1. fully contented; satisfied.

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-content¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

I was fourteen years old—and a well-content Hindu on a holiday— when I met Jesus Christ.

From Literature

For after a time he seemed no longer quiet and well-content.

From Project Gutenberg

In hand and foot and speech whoso is self restrained; Whoso to ponder inwardly delights, Who liveth lonely and is well-content, Him men call mendicant.

From Project Gutenberg

To these well-governed, well-content heathens, British rule proclaimed itself taking over to preserve order and administer justice.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yea, I believe that at that time her soul itself was altogether cheerful and well-content and without any shadow of sorrow upon it.

From Project Gutenberg