{ , 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 ] Variants: Complacence | 