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Definition of: complacent
(kəm·plā′sənt) adjective
1. Feeling or showing complacency or satisfaction; especially, pleased or satisfied with oneself; smug.
2. Obs. Disposed to please; complaisant. [<L complacens, -entis, ppr. of complacere <com- thoroughly + placere please. Doublet of COMPLAISANT.]
—com·pla′cent·ly adverb
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