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complacently

UK
/kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
US
/kəmˈpleɪsəntli/

Translations

complacentlyadverb
UK
/kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
US
/kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
avec complaisanceAvec autosatisfaction, souvent avec une nuance de satisfaction de soi ou d’indifférence.
He smiled complacently, convinced that he had won the argument.
Il a souri avec complaisance, convaincu d’avoir gagné l’argument.
Additional translations
complaisammentSens vieilli ou littéraire : avec amabilité, de manière obligeante.
Synonyms
self-satisfiedly
smugly
contentedly
unconcernedly
indifferently

Definitions

complacentlyadverb
In a self-satisfied or unconcerned manner.
He smiled complacently, convinced that he had won the argument.
(Archaic) In a gracious or affably obliging manner, seeking to please.
The hostess bowed complacently to each guest as they entered.
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