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Contentment

/kənˈtɛntmənt/ · noun

Meaning

The state or degree of being contented or satisfied..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The state or degree of being contented or satisfied.
  2. Happiness in one's situation; satisfaction
  3. The neurophysiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation, body, and/or mind.

Example Sentences

[…]purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment.
Then they got out their boat from the boat-house, sculled down the river home, and at a very late hour sat down to supper in their own cosy riverside parlour, to the Rat's great joy and contentment.

Synonyms for contentment

Antonyms for contentment

discontentdiscontentmentdissatisfactiondiscontentedness

Related Words

satisfactioncomplacencypleasurehappinessgratificationappreciationfulfillmentserenitycalmwellbeingdelightequanimitypeaceblisstranquilitycomforteasegladnessjoycheerfulness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does contentment mean?

Contentment means The state or degree of being contented or satisfied..

What is a synonym for contentment?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of contentment?

Possible antonyms include discontent, discontentment, dissatisfaction, discontentedness.

How do you use contentment in a sentence?

[…]purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment.

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