English Explanatory Dictionary

contentment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or degree of being contented or satisfied.
  2. Happiness in one's situation; satisfaction
  3. The neurophysiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation, body, and/or mind.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɛntmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-contentment.wav

Word forms

contentment contentments

Etymology

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

Antonyms

discontent discontentment dissatisfaction
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