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

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

Serena Wiliams Serena also finds a lot of contentment and joy in her life with her husband, cofounder and investor Alexis Ohanian, Sr. (Reddit, Angel City FC). —Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024

Smile Hair Clinic only provides high-quality treatments that create customer contentment. —Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024

In interviews, Kristofferson has expressed his contentment with their home, emphasizing how living in such a beautiful place has positively impacted their quality of life. —Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

Traveling, learning and exercising your rights will lead to contentment. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 27 July 2024

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

Kids Definition

contentment

noun

con·​tent·​ment kən-ˈtent-mənt 

: freedom from worry or restlessness : peaceful satisfaction