Contentment
(noun)
- A state of happiness and satisfaction.
- Feeling pleased and satisfied with one's situation.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french contentement, from contenter "satisfy, content" (see content).
Examples:
- He felt a sense of contentment after a hard day's work.
- She found contentment in her simple life.
- The contentment on his face was clear to see.
- They led a life of contentment, with very little material wealth but a great deal of happiness.
- The contentment of the child was infectious and spread to everyone around her.