con·tent·ment \kənˈtentmənt\noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English contentement, from Middle French, from contenter to content + -ment — more at content 1.archaic: the act or process of making content : satisfying < contentment of avarice is impossible > 2.: the quality or state of being contented 3.: something that affords content or pleasure < an old man's small contentments > 4.archaic: gratification, pleasure