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   Con·tent·ment

   /kənˈtentm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of happiness and satisfaction: "he found contentment in living a simple life in the country"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the payment of a claim): from French contentement, from Latin contentus (see content1).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contentmentContentment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTENTMENT is the quality or state of being contented. How to use contentment in a sentence.

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   Contentment definition: the state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind.. See examples of CONTENTMENT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTENTMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTENTMENT definition: 1. happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need: 2. happiness and…. Learn more.

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   Contentment is the state of being happy and satisfied. On Thanksgiving when you think about all you are grateful for, hopefully you feel a sense of contentment. If not, have another piece of pie and then you’ll feel contentment.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONTENTMENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction. I cannot describe the feeling of contentment that was with me at that time. Synonyms: satisfaction , peace , content , ease More Synonyms of contentment

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontentment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   contentment (rather formal) a feeling of being happy or satisfied with what you have: They found contentment in living a simple life. fulfilment a feeling of being happy or satisfied with what you do or have done: her search for personal fulfilment; satisfaction, happiness, contentment or fulfilment?

8. www.yourdictionary.com › contentmentContentment Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   noun. The state, quality, or fact of being contented. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A satisfying or being satisfied. Webster's New World. A source of satisfaction. The contentments of a comfortable retirement. American Heritage. Happiness in one's situation; satisfaction. Wiktionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTENTMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONTENTMENT definition: the feeling of being happy or satisfied. Learn more.

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    Define contentment. contentment synonyms, contentment pronunciation, contentment translation, English dictionary definition of contentment. n. 1. The state of being contented; satisfaction. 2. A source of satisfaction: the contentments of a comfortable retirement. American Heritage® Dictionary...

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTENTMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    CONTENTMENT meaning: 1. happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need: 2. happiness and…. Learn more.