Com-plā'cençe or Com-plā'cen-cy, n.

n. [L. Lat. complacentia, Pr., Sp., & Pg. complacencia, Fr. complaisance. See infra.] 1. A feeling of quiet pleasure; satisfaction; gratification. The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously. Atterbury. Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves. Addison. 2. The cause of pleasure or joy. O thou in heaven and earth the only peace Found out for mankind under wrath; O thou My sole complacence? Milton. 3. Complaisance; the manifestation of pleasure; kindness of manners; civility. Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness, Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts. Addison. Syn.—Pleasure; gratification; satisfaction.