Doesnt content mean being happy?

Question

Like if someone were to say they think ur being pretty content about thing,it does mean ur being happy about them?

Answer 1

I think in the context of that statement. Being content with a situation means you are neither happy or unhappy just okay with how things are.

Answer 2

It could be the line between Happy and Sad.

Answer 3

i dont know why somebody was talking about secrets.

but:

con·tent [ kən tént ]

adjective

Definition:

1. quietly satisfied and happy: reasonably happy and satisfied with the way things are

2. ready to accept something: willing to accept a situation or comply with a proposed course of action

Answer 4

contentness is a level of happiness. it's not pure joy, but it's not quite passive acceptance either.

Answer 5

In a way, yes...

Answer 6

Contentment brings happiness . . .being content means you are happy with the way your life is. . .not just "happy"

Answer 7

Not necessarily happiness, but satisfaction.

Answer 8

Yahh, basically.

Answer 9

yep content=happy

Answer 10

Not necessarily.

Answer 11

their is a difference between being contended(satisfied) and happy...happiness doesn't mean content in ne terms...a person can be happy but still dissatisfied...still in search ov more...