COMPLACENTLY

complacently

(adverb) in a self-satisfied manner; “he complacently lived out his life as a village school teacher”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

complacently (comparative more complacently, superlative most complacently)

In a complacent manner; overly calm and contented; not troubled.

Source: Wiktionary

Com*pla"cent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a complacent manner.

COMPLACENT

Com*pla"cent, a. Etym: [L. complacens very pleasing, p. pr. of complacere; com- + placere to please: cf. F. complaisant. See Please and cf. Complaisant.]

Definition: Self-satisfied; contented; kindly; as, a complacent temper; a complacent smile. They look up with a sort of complacent awe . . . to kings. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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