"contentsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more contentsome [comparative], most contentsome [superlative]
Etymology: From content + -some. Etymology templates: {{af|en|content|-some|pos=adjective}} content + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} contentsome (comparative more contentsome, superlative most contentsome)
  1. Characterised by contentedness, contentfulness, or contentment Categories (topical): Emotions
    Sense id: en-contentsome-en-adj-ZVsaXkHa Categories (other): English adjectives suffixed with -some, English entries with incorrect language header

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