Gruntled

//ˈɡɹʌntl̩d// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Grunted. obsolete

    "Along about the time Orion's sword sloped down the west, Chabot heard their gruntled noises and the scurry of the flock."

  2. 2
    Contented, pleased, satisfied. humorous

    "He spoke with a certain what-is-it in his voice, and I could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled."

Synonyms

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appeaseassuagebemoancomplainconciliategentle

Example

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"Along about the time Orion's sword sloped down the west, Chabot heard their gruntled noises and the scurry of the flock."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From gruntle + -ed.

Etymology 2

Back-formation from disgruntled.

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