contentment Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con*tent"ment noun

Etymology

Cf. F. contentement. See Content, v. t.

Definitions

1. The state of being contented or satisfied; content.

   Contentment without external honor is humility. Grew.

   Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. vi. 6.

2. The act or process of contenting or satisfying; as, the contentment of avarice is impossible.
3. Gratification; pleasure; satisfaction. Obs.

   At Paris the prince spent one whole day to give his mind some contentment in viewing of a famous city. Sir H. Wotton.