contentedness

noun

Definition of contentednessnext
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face

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Recent Examples of contentedness His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane. — Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026 Vanity can include emptiness, conceit, and lacking contentedness. — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentedness
  1. contentment
  2. enjoyment
  3. happiness
  4. satisfaction
  5. content
  6. pleasure
Noun
  • The Straits of Florida glisten and the sun leaves a feeling of hazy contentment.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Betr is helping our enjoyment with an offer of $200 in bonus bets to use on MLB or NFL Week 3 with promo code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In a Tinley Park concert with openers Megadeth, Iron Maiden had the kind of chemistry that shows its members still get immense enjoyment from playing together.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • Appearing alongside his band and several back-up singers, Flowers gave a rousing performance of the country ballad, which reflects on whether money can buy happiness.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Vacation photos emphasize happiness even when the experience was stressful.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Rice, the most physical of the Chiefs’ receivers at 204 pounds, has taken a measure of satisfaction in this part of the game.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps most importantly, staff satisfaction often improves when technology works with them—not against them.
    — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • The discussion comes as Amazon has announced a $2 billion-plus investment in Latin America through 2030, including spending on local content.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Toll records reveal the date, time and duration of phone calls between two parties but not the content of the communications.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of content
Noun
  • This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As with previous models, the overall experience is a pleasure for both work and play, particularly with the Liquid Retina display and responsive keyboard.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasure

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“Contentedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentedness. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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