CONTENTMENT

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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.
n.

The act or process of contenting or satisfying; as, the contentment of avarice is impossible.

3.
n.

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.


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