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View usage for: (kəntentmənt) uncountable nounContentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction. I cannot describe the feeling of contentment that was with me at that time. Synonyms: satisfaction, peace, content, ease More Synonyms of contentment contentment in American English (kənˈtɛntmənt) noun1. the state, quality, or fact of being contented 2. Archaic a satisfying or being satisfied Word origin ME contentement < OFr Examples of 'contentment' in a sentencecontentment There is contentment and joy to be found in the time of waiting.Anything that gives him peace and contentment can only be a good thing.Here it is we both find contentment.At once she brought me a feeling of great happiness and contentment.She finds contentment in her twenties with a decent job and wage and a constant round of parties.But there is a marvellous rhythm, and a sense of quiet contentment.After raging against the system for so long, he has found peace and contentment.There's an emotional need to fill a gap of happiness or contentment.That's real life and the key to happiness and contentment.It means taking a risk and it means contentment and happiness How do you relax?He is a sceptic but not a cynic, and he finds much contentment in his scepticism.That is the age when most of us find contentment at work - usually after three jobmoves.This is a world of cheap thrills and tacky pleasures, with little in the way of real happiness or contentment.This is peace and contentment.Script I am striving for happiness and contentment. QuotationsPoor and content is rich and rich enoughWilliam ShakespeareOthello In other languagescontentment British English: contentment NOUN Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction. I cannot describe the feeling of contentment that was with me at that time. - American English: contentment
- Brazilian Portuguese: contentamento
- Chinese: 满足
- European Spanish: satisfacción
- French: contentement
- German: Zufriedenheit
- Italian: contentezza
- Japanese: 満足
- Korean: 만족
- European Portuguese: contentamento
- Latin American Spanish: satisfacción
Chinese translation of 'contentment'contentment (kənˈtɛntmənt) n (u) -
心满(滿)意足 (xīn mǎn yì zú)
I cannot describe the feeling of contentment that was with me at that time. Synonyms comfort fulfilment serenity equanimity gladness repletion contentedness Opposites discomfort , discontent , dissatisfaction , unhappiness , displeasure , uneasiness , discontentment QuotationPoor and content is rich and rich enough [William Shakespeare – Othello]Additional synonymsDefinition peace of mind Once he'd retired, he could potter about the garden to his heart's content. Synonyms satisfaction, peace, ease, pleasure, comfort, peace of mind, gratification, contentmentDefinition freedom from discomfort or worry Qigong exercises promote ease of mind and body. Synonyms peace of mind, peace, content, quiet, comfort, happiness, enjoyment, serenity, tranquillity, contentment, calmness, quietude Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification. Synonyms satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy, thrill, relish, enjoyment, glee, kick or kicks (informal) |