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Complacence

Complacence Meaning & Definition
Complacence Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Complacence?

[n] the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Complacence: complacency | self-complacency | self-satisfaction

Related Terms | Find terms related to Complacence:

See Also | satisfaction | smugness

Complacence In Webster's Dictionary

\Com*pla"cence\, Complacency \Com*pla"cen*cy\, n. [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See {Complacent}, and cf. {Complaisance}.] 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. ``O thou, my sole complacence.'' --Milton. 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.

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