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- [kuh n-tent-muh nt]
- /kənˈtɛnt mənt/
- /kənˈtentmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tent-muh nt]
- /kənˈtɛnt mənt/
Definitions of contentment word
- uncountable noun contentment Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction. 3
- noun contentment the state, quality, or fact of being contented 3
- noun contentment a satisfying or being satisfied 3
- noun contentment the state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind. 1
- noun contentment Archaic. the act of making contentedly satisfied. 1
- noun contentment A state of happiness and satisfaction. 1
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Origin of contentment
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English contentement < Middle French. See content2, -ment
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Parts of speech for Contentment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contentment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
contentment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contentment
noun contentment
- complacency — Complacency is being complacent about a situation.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- fulfillment — the act or state of fulfilling: to witness the fulfillment of a dream; to achieve fulfillment of one's hopes.
- pleasure — the state or feeling of being pleased.
- gratification — the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
Antonyms for contentment
noun contentment
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- worry — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- discomfort — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
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