contentment
noun
con·tent·ment
kən-ˈtent-mənt 
Synonyms
Examples of contentment in a Sentence
He believes that people can find peace and contentment in living simply.
There was a look of perfect contentment on her face.
Recent Examples on the Web
On Tuesday, April 23, The Golden Bachelor star, 70, opened up about a hobby that has given her a sense of happiness and contentment during a rough period of her life in a post shared to Instagram.
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The restaurant’s branding has an air of playful contentment: It’s named Viet Nom.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Constantly seeking excitement and stimulation, unable to find contentment in the present moment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Other reports also point to mortgage rates and the contentment with staying in place as reasons why boomers may not want to downsize just yet.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Douglas smiles, his face settling into wisdom and contentment that might be described as Franklin-esque.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Today we are filled with a peace and contentment that only the Lord can provide.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
In addition to lowering cortisol, a warm bath can calm the nervous system by encouraging the body to release neurotransmitters like serotonin, which contribute to feelings of contentment and well-being.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
For example, in the U.S, here are the needs by order of importance and the gaps:
Comfort – Having an environment that allows feelings of contentment and ease.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The restaurant’s branding has an air of playful contentment: It’s named Viet Nom.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Constantly seeking excitement and stimulation, unable to find contentment in the present moment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Other reports also point to mortgage rates and the contentment with staying in place as reasons why boomers may not want to downsize just yet.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Douglas smiles, his face settling into wisdom and contentment that might be described as Franklin-esque.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Today we are filled with a peace and contentment that only the Lord can provide.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
In addition to lowering cortisol, a warm bath can calm the nervous system by encouraging the body to release neurotransmitters like serotonin, which contribute to feelings of contentment and well-being.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
For example, in the U.S, here are the needs by order of importance and the gaps:
Comfort – Having an environment that allows feelings of contentment and ease.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contentment. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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contentment
noun
con·tent·ment
kən-ˈtent-mənt
: freedom from worry or restlessness : peaceful satisfaction
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