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

More than anyone, Resh Lakish would have been entitled to look back on a life of personal transformation and learning with great contentment. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025

Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment. —Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025

In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025

To pair that personal contentment with realising his ambition of returning Ferrari to glory would mean everything to Leclerc. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

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