Definitions for: Complacence

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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction

See Also: satisfaction, smugness

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