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complaisant

com·plai·sant

complaisant

 
 
pronunciation:
km pleI snt [or] km pleI znt
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging.
The complaisant child enjoyed being "teacher's helper."
synonyms:
accommodating, amenable, obliging
antonyms:
contrary
similar words:
acquiescent, agreeable, amiable, compliant, conciliatory, conformable, deferential, flexible, indulgent, pliant, solicitous, tractable, yielding
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