contentment

Meanings

• noun

  A state of happiness and satisfaction with one's current situation.

  - "After finding a good job, John finally achieved contentment."
  - "The old lady found contentment in her garden, surrounded by her flowers."

• verb

  The act of being satisfied or pleased.

  - "He contented himself with a simple meal."
  - "She was content to spend the day at home."

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Antonyms

discontent , discontentment , dissatisfaction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contentment
complacent , presentment , sentiment

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Variants

List of all variants of contentment that leads to same result
contentment , contentments , self-contentment , self-contentments

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Etymology

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From Old French 'contente' meaning 'satisfied' or 'content'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contentment' contains the word 'ment' which is derived from the Latin word 'mens' meaning 'mind'.

2. In ancient Greece, contentment was considered one of the virtues and was often depicted as a woman holding an apple, symbolizing the sweetness of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. happiness: Contentment is a form of happiness that comes from being satisfied with one's current situation.

2. satisfaction: Contentment is a state of satisfaction with one's current situation or experiences.

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Culture

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In literature, contentment is often portrayed as a desirable state of being, but it can also be criticized as complacency or a lack of motivation or ambition. In art, images of people in contented scenes are common, such as scenes of people in gardens or enjoying a meal.

How to Memorize "contentment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a peaceful scene where you feel content, such as lying in a hammock in the sun or sitting by a fireplace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the feeling of contentment with a warm, cozy sensation in your chest.
   - Think of the word 'satisfied' when trying to remember the meaning of contentment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Contentment is a state of being satisfied' to help remember the definition.

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