Contentment

/kənˈtɛntmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of happiness and satisfaction.

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

The satisfaction of having what is needed or wanted.

He felt a deep sense of contentment as he watched the sunset over the ocean.

A quiet satisfaction and peace of mind.

The contentment of being with loved ones made the holiday special.

A feeling of ease and comfort.

Her contentment was evident as she curled up with a good book.

Middle English: from Latin contentus 'satisfied', past participle of continere 'to contain'.

state of contentment:

A condition of being satisfied and at ease.

contentment is key:

Finding happiness in what you have is essential.

Chill vibes

After a long day, I'm just looking for some chill vibes.

Living the dream

I’ve got a good job and a nice apartment; I’m just living the dream.