Contentment

//kənˈtɛntmənt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or degree of being contented or satisfied. uncountable, usually

    "[…]purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment."

  2. 2
    happiness with one's situation in life wordnet
  3. 3
    Happiness in one's situation; satisfaction uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    The neurophysiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation, body, and/or mind. uncountable, usually

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pleasureacceptanceamusementbed of rosesclovercomfort

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"Happiness consists of contentment."

Etymology

From Middle French contentement. By surface analysis, content + -ment.

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