contentment
/kən'tentmənt/
Definition
- Noun:
- A state of happiness and satisfaction: "Contentment" refers to a feeling of peaceful happiness and acceptance with one's current situation, circumstances, or life in general. It implies a sense of sufficiency and lack of desire for more.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She found deep contentment in her simple life in the countryside.
- His face showed pure contentment as he watched his children play.
- True contentment comes from within, not from material possessions.
Advanced Usage
"A sense of contentment": A specific feeling or awareness of being content.
- After finishing the project, he felt a profound sense of contentment.
"To one's contentment": To a degree that satisfies someone.
- She arranged everything to her complete contentment.
Variants and Related Words
- Content (adj): In a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction.
- He is content with his current job.
- Contented (adj): Feeling or showing happiness and satisfaction.
- She had a contented smile on her face.
Synonyms
- Satisfaction: Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs.
- Fulfillment: A feeling of happiness because one's life has purpose and meaning.
- Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Antonyms
- Discontent: Dissatisfaction with one's circumstances.
- Restlessness: The inability to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.
- Dissatisfaction: Lack of satisfaction.
Related Idioms
- "To one's heart's content": As much as one wants; to the full extent of one's desires.
- At the buffet, you can eat to your heart's content.
Noun
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happiness with one's situation in life
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