Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

complaisant

Adjective
/kəmˈpleɪsənt/
Definition
Willing to please others; obliging.
Examples
  • Her complaisant nature made her the perfect host at the party.
  • He remained complaisant even when his colleagues took advantage of his kindness.
Meaning
The term ‘complaisant’ describes someone who is eager to please others, sometimes to the point of being overly accommodating.
Synonyms
  • Obliging
  • Accommodating
  • Willing
  • Agreeable