All 4 Uses of
complacent
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "Why, your excellency," returned the landlord, chuckling and rubbing his hands with infinite complacency, "I think I may take upon myself to say I neglect nothing to deserve the support and patronage of the noble visitors to this poor hotel."†
Chpt 33-34
- Madame de Villefort at this really did turn pale, and was very nearly angry with this household plague, who answered to the name of Edward; but the count, on the contrary, smiled, and appeared to look at the boy complacently, which caused the maternal heart to bound again with joy and enthusiasm.†
Chpt 51-52
- Andrea drove past the last house in the village without saying a word to his companion, who smiled complacently, as though well-pleased to find himself travelling in so comfortable a vehicle.†
Chpt 63-64
- There was an impressive silence; Morcerf alone knew not why such profound attention was given to an orator who was not always listened to with so much complacency.
Chpt 85-86 *complacency = without concern -- often to a fault
Definition:
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(complacent) contented (unworried and satisfied) -- often to a fault