Complaisant

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

Definitions of complaisant

adjective willing to please others; obliging

Example Sentences

A1 She was very complaisant and always willing to help others.

A2 The hotel staff were complaisant and made sure all our needs were met.

B1 His complaisant nature often led him to agree with others even when he didn't fully agree.

B2 The complaisant attitude of the manager helped diffuse the tense situation in the office.

C1 The complaisant behavior of the diplomat helped in negotiating a peaceful resolution.

C2 Her complaisant demeanor made her a favorite among her colleagues.

Examples of complaisant in a Sentence

formal The complaisant employee always went above and beyond to fulfill all of his boss's requests.

informal She's so complaisant, always saying yes to whatever anyone asks of her.

slang I can't stand how complaisant he is, always trying to please everyone.

figurative The complaisant sea gently lapped at the shore, eager to accommodate the incoming tide.

Grammatical Forms of complaisant

• past tense: complaisanted
• plural: complaisants
• comparative: more complaisant
• superlative: most complaisant
• present tense: complaisant
• future tense: will be complaisant
• perfect tense: have been complaisant
• continuous tense: being complaisant
• singular: complaisant
• positive degree: complaisant
• infinitive: to be complaisant
• gerund: complaisant
• participle: complaisant

Origin and Evolution of complaisant

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'complaisant' originated from the French word 'complaisant' which comes from the Latin word 'complacentem' meaning 'pleasing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is willing to please or agree with others, 'complaisant' has evolved to also convey a sense of being overly eager to please or excessively accommodating.