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Contented vs Flattered - What's the difference?

contented | flattered |

As verbs the difference between contented and flattered

is that contented is (content) while flattered is (flatter).

As adjectives the difference between contented and flattered

is that contented is satisfied while flattered is in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.

contented

English

Verb

(head)
  • (content)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • satisfied
  • * 1795 , ISSN 0037-7333, volume 4, number 3, June 2010, page 72:
    • "I shall now die contented ," [Boswell] breathed, "since I have lived to see the present day."

    flattered

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (flatter)