Complacence
Definition of Complacence
Com`pla´cence
n.
1.
Calm
contentment
;
satisfaction
;
gratification
.
The
inward
complacence
we
find
in
acting
reasonably
and
virtuously
.
- Atterbury.
Others
proclaim
the
infirmities
of
a
great
man
with
satisfaction
and
complacency
,
if
they
discover
none
of
the
like
in
themselves
.
- Addison.
2.
The
cause
of
pleasure
or
joy
.
3.
The
manifestation
of
contentment
or
satisfaction
;
good
nature
;
kindness
;
civility
;
affability
.
Complacency
,
and
truth
,
and
manly
sweetness
,
Dwell
ever
on
his
tongue
,
and
smooth
his
thoughts
.
- Addison.
With
mean
complacence
ne
'
er
betray
your
trust
.
- Pope.
Related Words
complacency
,
satisfaction
,
self-complacency
,
self-satisfaction
,
smugness
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