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complacently

/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt.li/

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adverb

/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее манеру действия с самодовольным или некритичным чувством удовлетворённости, часто без осознания потенциальных опасностей или недостатков.

An adverb describing the manner of acting with smug or uncritical self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential dangers or deficiencies.

  1. Self-satisfied mannerC1formal

    In a way that shows smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

    ruСамодовольно

    • He smiled complacently after winning the argument.
    • She sat back complacently, believing her work was perfect.
    • The manager complacently ignored the warning signs of failure.

    Synonymssmugly

    Antonymsdiscontentedlyhumblymodestly

Forms
  • more complacently comparative form
  • most complacently superlative form
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