GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Complacent , a. [L. complacens very pleasing, p. pr. of complacere; com- + placere to please: cf. F. complaisant. See Please and cf. Complaisant.] Self-satisfied; contented; kindly; as, a complacent temper; a complacent smile.1913 Webster
They look up with a sort of complacent awe . . . to kings.
Burke.1913 Webster