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complaisance

noun (complaisance)

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

Everyday

Old use: politeness and a readiness to please others, being kind and obliging. tree →

In the lessons

in old verse, good manners that are rewarded in the end; "civil behaviour" needs a little complaisance

Examples

  • He showed complaisance by giving his seat to the old man. tree →
  • Good manners and complaisance make friends. tree →
  • Kindness and complaisance are often rewarded. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/complaisance/