well-content
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of well-content
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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Michael had done all his business and was well-content to spend the remainder of his day in mediaeval Cairo.
From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma
It is not unhappy," I said, "because I am very happy and very well-content.
From The Child of the Dawn by Benson, Arthur Christopher
Once we regain Alsace-Lorraine, we can be well-content to lay down our arms.
From The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
Charlie answered, laughing; 'we young scamps must be well-content with coarser stuff than thou wouldst have.'
From Lorna Doone; a Romance of Exmoor by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
There where in courts afar, all unconfused, they crowd, As fumes the starlight soft In gulfs of cloud, And each to the other, well-content, Sighs oft, ‘’Twas this we meant!’
From The Unknown Eros by Patmore, Coventry Kersey Dighton
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