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complacently

adverb (complacently)

«complacently» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a pleased, too-satisfied way, as if nothing needs checking or improving. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, a character who thinks all is well and does not worry; Smee and the Frog answer complacently when the danger is real

Examples

"That is all right," Smee said complacently. tree →
She sat complacently on her chair, sure she had won. tree →
He smiled complacently at his messy sums, without checking them. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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