contentment
Translation
contentment, satisfaction
Examples
He found contentment in a simple life.
He found contentment in a simple life.
A feeling of contentment washed over her.
A feeling of contentment washed over her.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) a state of happiness and satisfaction He found contentment in a simple life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: satisfaction, happiness, pleasure; Antonyms: discontent, dissatisfaction
Etymology
From the adjective 'content' (satisfied) and the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
Think of the state of being 'content'. The '-ment' suffix turns the feeling into a noun.