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What is another word for Contentment? – 272 Contentment Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    satisfaction happiness pleasure delight joy cheerfulness bliss euphoria elation ecstasy tranquility serenity calmness complacency gratification fulfillment pleasure comfort ease well-being fulfillment delightfulness enjoyment appreciation thankfulness acceptance resignation tolerance patience tolerance acceptance resignation stoicism apathy indifference unconcern detachment disinterest lukewarmness mediocrity satisfaction sufficiency adequacy enoughness sufficience

    Meaning of Contentment

    A feeling of happiness and satisfaction.

    Definitions

    • The state of being happy and satisfied with one's situation, or the feeling of being content with something
    • A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, often accompanied by a sense of calmness or tranquility

    Etymology of Contentment

    The word "contentment" comes from the Old French word "contentement", which is derived from the verb "contenter", meaning "to satisfy" or "to please"
    The word has its roots in the Latin word "contentus", which is the past participle of "contineo", meaning "to hold together" or "to contain"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of being satisfied or pleased with one's circumstances

    Example Uses

    • She felt a deep sense of contentment as she watched her children play in the park
    • He had finally found contentment in his new job, after years of searching for the right career
    • The warm sunshine and gentle breeze filled her with a sense of contentment and peace

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dissatisfaction unhappiness discontent displeasure sadness sorrow grief misery wretchedness despondency despair desperation frustration irritation annoyance anger resentment bitterness disillusionment disappointment discontentment displeasure dissatisfaction unhappy unhappy unrest unease discomfort impatience intolerance dissatisfaction discontentedness disquiet disquietude inquietude malcontent malcontentedness

    Related Nouns

    happiness joy pleasure delight bliss euphoria satisfaction fulfillment gratification comfort ease well-being tranquility serenity calmness complacency resignation acceptance patience tolerance indifference detachment disinterest satisfaction sufficiency adequacy enoughness sufficience peace harmony concord accord amity friendship love affection tenderness warmth gentleness kindness benevolence generosity liberality munificence

    Related Verbs

    satisfy please gratify delight charm enchant thrill exhilarate entertain amuse divert cheer gladden rejoice revel bask indulge luxuriate savor relish enjoy appreciate value esteem respect admire adore love like prefer choose select opt content appease placate pacify soothe calm tranquilize serenade console comfort solace reassure encourage hearten inspirit

    Related Adjectives

    happy joyful pleased delighted blissful euphoric satisfied fulfilled gratified comfortable easy well tranquil serene calm complacent resigned accepting patient tolerant indifferent detached disinterested sufficient adequate enough sufficient peaceful harmonious concordant amicable loving affectionate tender warm gentle kind benevolent generous liberal munificent rich luxurious sumptuous opulent resplendent grand magnificent glorious splendid sublime beautiful lovely charming delightful enchanting thrilling exhilarating entertaining amusing diverting cheering gladdening rejoicing reveling basking indulging luxuriating savoring relishing enjoying appreciating valuing esteeming respecting admiring adoring loving liking preferring choosing selecting opting content appeased placated pacified soothed calmed tranquilized serenaded consoled comforted solaced reassured encouraged heartened inspirited