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   contentment

   /kənˈtɛntm(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).

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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.

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

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   It’s being satisfied with what you have, whatever that is. You might feel a sense of contentment knowing you have a cup of hot chocolate and a good movie to look forward to tonight. Or you might experience contentment thinking about the vast estate you just purchased in the Hamptons.

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTENTMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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. American English : contentment / kənˈtɛntmənt /

8. 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?

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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...

10. 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.

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

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    Contentment Definition. The state, quality, or fact of being contented. A satisfying or being satisfied. A source of satisfaction. The contentments of a comfortable retirement. Happiness in one's situation; satisfaction.