Contenting

/kənˈtɛntɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Making someone satisfied or pleased; bringing contentment to someone.

Etymology

From 'content' (verb meaning to make satisfied) plus -ing (the present participle suffix). The word shows the action of satisfying or pleasing others.

Kelly Says

There's an interesting paradox here: the things that are 'contenting' in the short term (like dessert) aren't always the things that bring lasting 'contentment' (like exercise)—the -ing form captures temporary satisfaction.

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