Definition

A feeling of happiness and satisfaction with what one has.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally found contentment in her simple life.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced true contentment in your life?

I think so! It often comes when I’m just relaxing with family.

Yeah, those moments really bring a sense of contentment that’s hard to beat.

Absolutely! It's the simple things that often make us feel the happiest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Contentment → It is formed from "content" (from Latin "contentus", meaning satisfied or pleased) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "contentment" refers to the state of being satisfied or pleased.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'satisfied' ('content') and the '-ment' indicating a state. This helps you remember that contentment means the state of being satisfied.

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