contentment

con·tent·ment

noun \kən-ˈtent-mənt\

Definition of CONTENTMENT

1

: the quality or state of being contented

2

: something that contents

Examples of CONTENTMENT

1. He believes that people can find peace and contentment in living simply.
2. There was a look of perfect contentment on her face.

First Known Use of CONTENTMENT

15th century

Related to CONTENTMENT

Synonyms

content, contentedness, pleasure, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, relish, satisfaction

Antonyms

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Related Words

afterglow; bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance; amusement, diversion, entertainment; elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication; ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture; cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation; joie de vivre; comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms

misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness; anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe; dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy; aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation; anger, fury, rage; agitation, distress, disturbance, upset; discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Rhymes with CONTENTMENT

presentment, resentment