complacently
complacently · more complacently · most complacently
In a complacent mannerIn a complacent manner; overly calm and contented; not troubled.
US/kəmplˈeɪsəntli/
» The detective seated himself in the arm-chair, and puffed complacently at his cigar.
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1 sensesIn a complacent manner; overly calm and contented; not troubled.
More definitions
- in a self-satisfied manner
Examples
3 sentencesThe detective seated himself in the arm-chair, and puffed complacently at his cigar.
He smiled satirically round at the complacently nodding circle of gray heads and white heads.
The executioner fondled his hatchet and smiled complacently. He felt he was a cut above the rest.
Forms
more complacently, most complacently| Comparative | more complacently Lesson |
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| Superlative | most complacently |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcomplacent
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb