Definition

Adjective: - Content; satisfied; fulfilled: A state of complete satisfaction where one's wishes, desires, or expectations have been fully met. It implies a deep, often serene sense of gratification, stronger than simple pleasure.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau khi hoàn thành tâm nguyện, bà cảm thấy mãn nguyện. (After fulfilling her heartfelt wish, she felt completely content.)
  • Một cuộc sống giản dị nhưng mãn nguyện. (A simple but fulfilled life.)
  • Anh ấy nhìn các con với ánh mắt mãn nguyện. (He looked at his children with a satisfied gaze.)

Advanced Usage

• This word often describes a profound, long-term, or ultimate state of satisfaction, frequently related to life achievements, family, or spiritual fulfillment. It is more profound than temporary happiness () or simple satisfaction ().

Variants and Related Words

• Sự mãn nguyện (n): Contentment; fulfillment; satisfaction.
  • Sự mãn nguyện trong tâm hồn quan trọng hơn của cải. (Contentment of the soul is more important than wealth.)

Synonyms

• Content: In a state of peaceful happiness.
• Satisfied: Having one's desires or expectations met.
• Fulfilled: Feeling happy and satisfied because one's life or work is meaningful.

Related Idioms

• Được mãn nguyện: To have one's wishes fulfilled; to achieve contentment.
  • Sống đến tuổi này, điều tôi mong chỉ là được mãn nguyện. (At this age, all I wish for is to achieve contentment.)

adj

1. content; satisfied
   • sự mãn nguyện
     contentment; satisfaction