Word Meaning

contents definition and meaning

a. Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.
n. That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a book.
n. Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.
n. Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents.
a. To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.
a. To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.
n. Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.
n. Acquiescence without examination.
n. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
n. An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".
pl. of Content
n. pl. See Content, n.

Crossword clues for contents

- Satisfied
- Satisfied or pleased
- Everything included gives satisfaction
- Objects in package