complacent vs complaisant
Homophones/Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
complacent vs complaisant
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
complacent
smug and self-satisfied
complaisant
willing to please; obliging
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Examples
complacent
"He became complacent after his early success."
complaisant
"She was complaisant and helpful to guests."
Mnemonic Tricks
complacent
Complacent = smug/comfortable (self-satisfied).
complaisant
Complaisant = willing to please (obliging).
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