Contentment: meaning, definitions and examples

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contentment

[ kənˈtɛntmənt ]

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feeling

Contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Synonyms

fulfillment, happiness, satisfaction

Examples of usage

She smiled with contentment after finishing her meal.
The peaceful scenery filled her with contentment.

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lifestyle

Contentment is the practice of being satisfied with what one has.

Synonyms

acceptance, gratitude, satisfaction

Examples of usage

Through practicing contentment, he found joy in the simple things.
She believed that contentment came from within.

Translations

Translations of the word "contentment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contentamento

🇮🇳 संतोष

🇩🇪 Zufriedenheit

🇮🇩 kepuasan

🇺🇦 задоволення

🇵🇱 zadowolenie

🇯🇵 満足 (まんぞく)

🇫🇷 contentement

🇪🇸 contentamiento

🇹🇷 memnuniyet

🇰🇷 만족 (만족감)

🇸🇦 رضا

🇨🇿 spokojenost

🇸🇰 spokojnosť

🇨🇳 满足 (mǎnzú)

🇸🇮 zadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 ánægja

🇰🇿 қанағаттану

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილება

🇦🇿 məmnunluq

🇲🇽 contentamiento

Word origin

The word 'contentment' originated from the Latin word 'contentus', which means satisfied or contained. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the state of being satisfied and happy with one's current situation. Contentment is often associated with gratitude and inner peace, emphasizing the importance of appreciating what one has rather than constantly seeking more.