Complaisant

C2 16+

Synonyms of complaisant

Antonyms of complaisant

Collocations of complaisant

complaisant smile
Frequency: 70 %

She greeted him with a complaisant smile, despite feeling upset.

complaisant attitude
Frequency: 65 %

His complaisant attitude towards his boss helped him advance in his career.

complaisant nature
Frequency: 60 %

Her complaisant nature made her a favorite among her colleagues.

complaisant behavior
Frequency: 50 %

His complaisant behavior in social settings made him well-liked by everyone.

Idiomatic Expressions for complaisant

  • Phrase: complaisant smile
    Meaning: a smile that is intended to be polite and agreeable, even if insincere
    Usage: He greeted his ex-girlfriend with a complaisant smile, despite feeling hurt by their breakup.