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

… states that allow their muscles to spoil them and their contentments to enfeeble them.

—The New Republic

Synonyms

• content
• contentedness
• delectation
• delight
• enjoyment
• gladness
• gratification
• happiness
• pleasure
• relish
• satisfaction

Example Sentences

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

And indeed, other research into the science of happiness has found that other aspects of life, from community to hobbies, has a measurable impact on contentment. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2023

In Costa Rica, residents proudly talk about the country’s pura vida (pure life) — a heartfelt mindset to appreciate simple contentment. —Laura Manske, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023

Try Alchemy Natural's Intimacy Gummies today for an improved intimate life plus complete health contentment. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023

And familiarity — which breeds contentment as easily as contempt — is in part the point. —Robert Lloydtelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2023

May the month of the Quran bring contentment to your heart. —Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 25 Jan. 2023

That kind of attitude is exactly the thing that can help transform a culture of contentment into one of competition. —Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2023

The positions convey different meanings — such as overcoming fears, feeling protected, finding peace and calm, healing suffering, and summoning contentment and happiness. —Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2023

Stretched out before Brady is his road to contentment. —Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 13 Feb. 2023

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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

• self-contentment

Kids Definition

contentment

noun

con·​tent·​ment kən-ˈtent-mənt 

: freedom from worry or restlessness : peaceful satisfaction