contentment

noun

con·​tent·​ment kən-ˈtent-mənt 

1

: the quality or state of being contented

There was a look of contentment on her face.

2

: something that contents

We all have contentments in our lives, activities we do without conditions …

—Don Lucas

Synonyms of contentment

• enjoyment
• happiness
• satisfaction
• pleasure
• content
• delight
• joy

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

With his big brother gone, Tristan settled into an armchair under a gold spotlight and posed for photos with apparent contentment. —Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

In a world that constantly demands more output, chiropractic offers a disciplined return to function that reminds us that removing interference rather than adding complexity allows contentment to enter our lives. —Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Miller knelt down in the middle of it all with a wry look of contentment. —Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English contentement "satisfaction of a claim or debt," borrowed from Anglo-French, from contenter "to satisfy, content entry 3" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing contentment

• self-contentment

Rhymes for contentment

• presentment
• resentment

Kids Definition

contentment

noun

con·​tent·​ment kən-ˈtent-mənt 

: freedom from worry or restlessness : peaceful satisfaction