contentment
noun
con·tent·ment
kən-ˈtent-mənt 
Examples of contentment in a Sentence
He believes that people can find peace and contentment in living simply.
There was a look of perfect contentment on her face.
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running happiness study in the world—found that the quality of your relationships is the clearest predictor of long-term contentment and health.
—Greg Orme, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Expand Financial Planning In our study, 993 American adults confirmed that individuals who frequently experience positive emotions, such as joy, interest, and contentment, tend to have a longer financial time horizon.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Research shows that the taste and aroma of foods related to family or friends, social gatherings, and celebrations are associated with feelings of contentment, belonging, and self-esteem.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contentment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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contentment
noun
con·tent·ment
kən-ˈtent-mənt
: freedom from worry or restlessness : peaceful satisfaction
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