complaisantly (comparative more complaisantly, superlative most complaisantly)
In a complaisant manner; obligingly.
As this is much less common, it is liable to be confused in speech with the more common homophone complacently.
Source: Wiktionary
Com"plai*sant, a. Etym: [F. complaisant, p. pr. of complaire to acquiesce as a favor, fr. L. complacere. See Complacent.]
Definition: Desirous to please; courteous; obliging; compliant; as, a complaisant gentleman. There are to whom my satire seems too bold: Scarce to wise Peter complaisant enough. Pope.
Syn.
– Obliging; courteous; affable; gracious; civil; polite; well-bred. See Obliging.
– Com"plai*sant`ly, adv.
– Com"plai*sant`ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 March 2025
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
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