Contentment vs. Joy

Contentmentnoun

the state or degree of being contented or satisfied.

Contentmentnoun

happiness in one's situation; satisfaction

Contentmentnoun

the neurophysiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation, body, and/or mind.

Contentmentnoun

The state of being contented or satisfied; content.

Contentmentnoun

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

Contentmentnoun

Gratification; pleasure; satisfaction.

Contentmentnoun

happiness with one's situation in life

Contentmentnoun

a state of happiness and satisfaction

Contentment

Contentment is an emotional state of satisfaction that can be seen as a mental state, maybe drawn from being at ease in one's situation, body and mind. Colloquially speaking, contentment could be a state of having accepted one's situation and is a milder and more tentative form of happiness.Contentment and the pursuit of contentment are possibly a central thread through many philosophical or religious schools across diverse cultures, times and geographies.

Joynoun

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

Joynoun

Anything that causes such a feeling.

Joynoun

Luck or success; a positive outcome.

Joynoun

(obsolete) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

Joyverb

(intransitive) To feel joy, to rejoice.

Joyverb

To enjoy.

Joyverb

To give joy to; to congratulate.

Joyverb

To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Joynoun

The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight.

Joynoun

That which causes joy or happiness.

Joynoun

The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity.

Joyverb

To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.

Joyverb

To give joy to; to congratulate.

Joyverb

To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Joyverb

To enjoy.

Joynoun

the emotion of great happiness

Joynoun

something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;

Joyverb

feel happiness or joy

Joyverb

make glad or happy

Joy

The word joy means a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.