contentment
UK: kənˈtentmənt | US: kənˈtɛntmənt
n. a state of happiness and satisfaction
n. the acceptance of one's circumstances as adequate
The word "contentment" derives from the Latin contentus (past participle of continere, meaning "to hold together" or "to restrain"). Over time, contentus evolved in Old French to contenter ("to satisfy"), which entered Middle English as "content." The suffix -ment (from Latin -mentum) was added to form a noun denoting the state of being satisfied. The logic traces back to the idea of "holding within limits," implying peaceful acceptance.
Her contentment with simple pleasures inspired others.
He found contentment in his quiet rural life.
The monk’s face radiated deep contentment.
Material wealth rarely guarantees true contentment.
She sighed with contentment after finishing the book.