complaisance

Meanings

• readiness to please; agreeableness

  - "She is known for her complaisance towards her customers."
  - "His complaisance was both charming and disarming."

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Rhymes

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complaisance rhymes with assistance , obedience , submission , compliance , and alliance.

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Homophones

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1. compliance () : the act of complying with someone's wishes or regulations.
   

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Variants

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complaisance , complaisances

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Etymology

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from French complaisance, from complaisir to please, obey, submit, from com- together + plaire to please.

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Related Concepts

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1. Politeness: Politeness is a related concept to complaisance, as both terms refer to the willingness or readiness to please or obey someone else. However, politeness is often considered to be a more formal or refined version of complaisance, as it often involves using polite language or mannerisms in order to please or obey someone else.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"complaisance in literature", "description"=>"Complaisance is a literary term that refers to the readiness or willingness of a character to please or obey someone else. This trait is often portrayed as a virtue, particularly in older literary works. However, it can also be seen as a weakness or even a negative trait, particularly if the character's complaisance leads them to be taken advantage of or to compromise their own beliefs or values."}]

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