contentment

[kuhn-tent-muhnt]

noun

1. the state of being contented; content; contented; satisfaction; ease of mind.

2. Archaic.,  the act of making contentedly satisfied.

Other Word Forms

• overcontentment noun
• precontentment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of contentment¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English contentement, from Middle French; content ² ( def. ), -ment ( def. )

Synonym Study

See happiness.

Example Sentences

The films haven’t shaken their contentment and “The Grand Finale” brings another uplifting arrival for the pair.

From Los Angeles Times

I was never able to settle my nervous system, find contentment with anyone or take care of my interior life.

From Los Angeles Times

To get to and from the wall, visitors will need to walk through the avenue of hugs, described as representing "unspoken emotions of love and contentment".

From BBC

Daring to step out as a party of one still draws statements about one’s heroism, as if the simple act of taking charge of your own contentment is on par with battling cancer.

From Salon

With more than 100 senior appearances under his belt, including Champions League experience, Gomes reflects with contentment at the decision to leave his comfort zone.

From BBC

Related Words

• complacency 
• fulfillment 
• gratification 
• pleasure 
• satisfaction 
• serenity