contentment

con·tent·ment

noun \kən-ˈtent-mənt\

Definition of CONTENTMENT

1

: the quality or state of being contented

2

: something that contents

Examples of CONTENTMENT

1. He believes that people can find peace and contentment in living simply.
2. There was a look of perfect contentment on her face.

First Known Use of CONTENTMENT

15th century

Related to CONTENTMENT

Synonyms: content, contentedness, pleasure, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, relish, satisfaction

Antonyms: discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Related Words: afterglow; bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance; amusement, diversion, entertainment; elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication; ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture; cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation; joie de vivre; comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms: misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness; anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe; dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy; aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation; anger, fury, rage; agitation, distress, disturbance, upset; discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

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Rhymes with CONTENTMENT

presentment, resentment