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contentment

noun

kən-ˈtent-mənt

Definition of contentment

as in enjoyment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met a couple of golden-agers looking over their life together with a feeling of contentment and accomplishment

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Recent Examples of contentment Barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt, the rock legend is the picture of contentment as waves ripple through the pool behind him from a breeze off the Atlantic. — Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 The dual hormone/neurotransmitter helps to regulate your stress levels, slow your heart rate, and allows a feeling of safety and contentment to wash over you. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026 Pursue more relationships, of a different kind, for the purpose of another type of contentment. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Billy Ray Cyrus is the definition of contentment. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contentment

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Noun

The survey revealed that when parents evaluate family-friendly retail and experiences, fun and enjoyment (68 percent) and spending time together (66 percent) ranked higher than price and affordability (60 percent).

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Audiences will likely get more out of it if they’re caught up on the entire franchise, but that is not required for enjoyment and understanding.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

That quest to spark happiness during challenging times is precisely what inspired the textile artist Rashelle Campbell to start making her now-signature rugs.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
So Flaubert is describing a mechanism where happiness begets more happiness.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

Even so, the Pilot continues to stand out for its combination of refinement, functionality and long-term ownership satisfaction.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
However, Collingwood points out that the skin also provides flavor and satisfaction.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

Noun

But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Top podcaster Alex Cooper’s beverage business is shutting down, demonstrating the challenges online creators often have in diversifying their work away from content.

— Ashley Carman, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of content

Noun

There’s a nice localised touch via a railway footbridge on the approach depicting the highs of Southampton’s football history and the delights of the city centre, particularly Oxford Street, can be enjoyed before strolling on to the match.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
That said, books are still a hugely important part of my life and a delight.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your goals can hold more joy with the right adjustment.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
The scenes radiate the joy of being young, attractive, and filled with infinite free time and minimal distractions except the open sky above you.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of joy

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