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

Personal success is about my own contentment and happiness. —Ian Thomas, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025

Find that sweet balance between contentment and ambition. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

The clip ends with the feline achieving his goal, as he is shown settled down on a blanket with his eyes half-closed in contentment. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025

About 5 percent of workers—usually those who had stressful or physically demanding jobs—enjoy a noteworthy boost in contentment. —Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 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

Rhymes for contentment

• presentment
• resentment

Kids Definition

contentment

noun

con·​tent·​ment kən-ˈtent-mənt 

: freedom from worry or restlessness : peaceful satisfaction