contentment
Translation
contentment, satisfaction
Examples
He found contentment in a simple life.
He found contentment in a simple life.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of contentment a feeling of satisfaction She felt a deep sense of contentment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: satisfaction, happiness, pleasure; Antonyms: discontent, dissatisfaction
Etymology
From the adjective 'content' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment', which indicates a state or result.
Memory Tips
Think of '-ment' as meaning 'the state of being'. So, 'contentment' is the state of being 'content'.