词汇 | self-content |
释义 | self-content noun[ U ] uk /ˌself.kənˈtent/ us /ˌself.kənˈtent/ the state of being happy or satisfied with what you have and not wanting more: Often, the only thing that gives a person an air of self-content is the right state of mind. This was the only thing that gave her any hope of self-content. the state of being very pleased with yourself and showing no criticism of yourself: He always looked in the mirror with perfect self-content. The look of smug self-content was still on his face. She was in a state of peaceful and perfect self-content. She saw no need to threaten his air of smug self-content. Satisfied and complacent at one with the worldidiom be on to a good thingidiom complacency complacent complacently nicely pride rest on your laurelsidiom rewardingly sate self-complacent self-contented self-contentedly self-fulfilled self-fulfilment this is the life!idiom triumphalism undiscouraged unenvious virtuously You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Showing arrogance and conceit |
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