Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
complaisance
noun
/kəmˈplāzəns/
Definition
The quality of being willing to please others; a disposition to comply with the wishes of others.
Examples
- Her complaisance made her popular among her peers.
- He acted with such complaisance, always eager to help when needed.
- Although it was not his nature, he showed a surprising compraisance during the negotiations.
Meaning
Complaisance refers to a friendly willingness to accommodate others or to be agreeable.
Synonyms
- obligingness
- compliance
- agreeableness
- accommodating nature
