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

Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Ogwumike in the interview also expressed contentment with the state of women’s basketball. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Ogwumike in the interview also expressed contentment with the state of women's basketball. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

His contentment is rocked by his mother’s absence — her yearning for something better. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

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