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self-satisfied

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self-sat·is·fac·tion (slfsts-fkshn)
n.
Satisfaction, especially complacent satisfaction, with oneself or with one's accomplishments.

self-satis·fied (-fd) adj.

self-satisfied
Adjective
smug and complacently satisfied with oneself or one's own actions
self-satisfaction n
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Adj.1.self-satisfied - marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a smug glow of self-congratulation"
content, contented - satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile"
2.self-satisfied - contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity"
content, contented - satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile"

self-satisfied
adjective smug, complacent, proud of yourself, well-pleased, puffed up, self-congratulatory, flushed with success, pleased with yourself, like a cat that has swallowed the canary, too big for your boots or breeches
Translations
Spanish self-satisfied [sɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd] adjsatisfecho de sí mismo
French self-satisfied [sɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd] adjcontent(e) de soisuffisant(e)
German self-satisfied [sɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd] self adjselbstzufrieden
Italian self-satisfied [sɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd] adjcompiaciuto/a di sé

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He was a very stupid and very self-satisfied and very healthy and very well-washed man, and nothing else.
His features were like his sister's, but while in her case everything was lit up by a joyous, self-satisfied, youthful, and constant smile of animation, and by the wonderful classic beauty of her figure, his face on the contrary was dulled by imbecility and a constant expression of sullen self-confidence, while his body was thin and weak.
Passion for power: which, however, mounteth alluringly even to the pure and lonesome, and up to self-satisfied elevations, glowing like a love that painteth purple felicities alluringly on earthly heavens.
 
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