complacently

[US]/kəm'pleisəntli/
[UK]/kəmˈplesəntlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a self-satisfied or smug manner; with a feeling of satisfaction or contentment.

Phrases & Collocations

smiling complacently

complacently nodding

complacently satisfied

Example Sentences

He complacently lived out his life as a village school teacher.

She sat complacently on the sofa, sipping her tea.

He complacently assumed that he would get the promotion.

The team leader complacently accepted all the credit for the project.

They complacently believed they were safe from any danger.

She smiled complacently as she watched her rival fail.

The wealthy businessman complacently flaunted his expensive watch.

He complacently ignored all warnings about the potential risks.

She complacently assumed she would always be successful.

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