Definition

Feeling satisfied or pleased about something.

Example

After receiving the good news, she was quite gruntled.

Conversation

How are you feeling about the new project at work?

Honestly, I’m quite gruntled with how things are going so far.

That's great to hear! What do you think is making you feel so gruntled?

I think it's the teamwork and support from everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gruntled is derived from the past participle of the verb 'gruntle', which is a variant of 'grunt', meaning to make a low, guttural sound. The prefix 'dis-' (meaning not) is often mistakenly associated with the word, but 'gruntled' actually means to be in a state of contentment or satisfaction, as in being 'gruntled' is the opposite of being 'disgruntled'.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'grunt' as a sign of satisfaction or contentment — when someone is 'gruntled', they are in a good mood, unlike when they are 'disgruntled'.

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