CONTENTMENT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

contentment

noun

kən-ˈtent-mənt

Definition of contentment

as in enjoyment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met a couple of golden-agers looking over their life together with a feeling of contentment and accomplishment

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Recent Examples of contentment His contentment is rocked by his mother’s absence — her yearning for something better. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years—a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 While there’s no direct translation in English, this cornerstone of Danish culture describes a feeling of coziness and contentment. — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026 But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now. — Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contentment

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Noun

So, your enjoyment of these shows, and continued support of these shows, is supporting my eradication.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
The suits say continuous noise from data centers’ cooling systems and power generators is substantially interfering with local neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property — a legal standard for proving a private nuisance.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Pittsburgh International Airport nabbed a top spot among North America's best medium airports based on its customer satisfaction scores, according to a recent study by JD Power.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Hartsfield-Jackson was tied with George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston in customer satisfaction, both receiving 606 points out of a possible 1,000, below average for mega airports.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

Noun

Several of my favorite poetry collections capture the nuanced process of breaking up, with its extreme states of longing, anger, and sorrow—while also expanding the capacity for joy, pleasure, and compassion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
None of these extensions are more than a short walk away from the Manor House (the walks alone bring great pleasure), and all of them are thoughtfully furnished.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and creative content from other solvers.

— New York Times Games, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2026
Awareness helps users engage thoughtfully with content and services, and being able to parse what’s authentic and what isn’t is a key part of this.

— Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of content

Noun

And the fact that Maridueña spends much of his time in a coma is a waste for the Cobra Kai alumni, who is such a delight onscreen.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

And in a 2024 interview with Byrdie, Williams was asked what has brought her the most joy in her life.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel, also starring Cooper himself, Margot Robbie, George MacKay, Wagner Moura, Monica Barbaro, Josh Gad and Omar Sy, has been a real shot of joy in the arm.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

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