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complacence

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com·pla·cence  (km-plsns)
n.
1. Contented self-satisfaction.
2. Total lack of concern.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.complacence - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
satisfaction - the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
smugness - an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
Translations
complacence, complacency


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Indeed, he very often made her such presents; and she, in complacence to him, spent much time in adorning herself.
It was the urge of Life healthy and strong, unaware of frailty and decay, drunken with sublime complacence, ego-mad, enchanted by its own mighty optimism.
Martin grinned and accepted the invitation, marvelling the while at his complacence.
 
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