'Complacence' definitions:
Definition of 'complacence'
From: WordNet
noun
The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" [syn: complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self- satisfaction]
Definition of 'Complacence'
From: GCIDE
- Complacence \Com*pla"cence\, Complacency \Com*pla"cen*cy\, n. [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.]
- 1. Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification. [1913 Webster]
- The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously. --Atterbury. [1913 Webster]
- Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The cause of pleasure or joy. "O thou, my sole complacence." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability. [1913 Webster]
- Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness, Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust. --Pope. [1913 Webster]