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

West presents her memoir as a story of her growing clarity and contentment in her life with Aham and Roya. —Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2026

One of them was do awe experiences make people feel a sense of contentment and satisfaction with their lives? —Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026

Is this sadness, the stillness of contentment, or something in between? —Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026

Set the scene Ananda translates to happiness and contentment in Sanskrit. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 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