Definition of Compleisant
Com"plai*sant (?), a. [F.
complaisant, p. pr. of complaire to acquiesce as a
favor, fr. L. complacere. See Complacent.]
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Pronunciation
Etymology
Adjective
- willing to do what pleases others
- polite, showing respect
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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