The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably
and virtuously. --Atterbury.
Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with
satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none
of the like in themselves. --Addison.
2. The cause of pleasure or joy. ``O thou, my sole
complacence.'' --Milton.
3. The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good
nature; kindness; civility; affability.
Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness, Dwell
ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts.
--Addison.
With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust.
--Pope.