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Definition of contentment

contentment

/kənˈtɛnt.mənt/
con · tent · ment
Adverb:contentedly
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Plural:contentments
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Adjective:contented
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• noun

1

A state of peaceful happiness and quiet satisfaction with one's current situation.

Example

"Sitting on the porch with a warm cup of tea, she felt a deep sense of contentment."

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• Rhymes for contentment

• Nearby Words

contentiously
contentiousness
contentless
contentment
contents
contessa
contest

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French contentement, from contenter ('to satisfy'), ultimately from Latin contentus ('contained, satisfied'), the past participle of continere ('to hold together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contentment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contentment
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