self-complacent
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- self-complacence noun
- self-complacency noun
- self-complacently adverb
Etymology
Origin of self-complacent
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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I never heard a more self-complacent speech in my life.
From Time Magazine Archive
Harkins began to grow self-complacent regarding his discernment.
From The Lash by Lyman, Olin L.
In the book there are several persons: the disgraced student Yourii, who is self-complacent to the point of morbidity; his lovely sister, and her betrothed.
From Unicorns by Huneker, James
It were easier to change the burglar of the slums, the brigand of the hills, than to change this self-complacent and pachydermatous householder who represents nine-tenths of the ruling classes.
From Critical Studies by Ouida
Having thus happily launched himself, Theodore proceeded in his best Parliamentary style: holding forth with a power of self-complacent and steady boredom beyond his years.
From That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
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