noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/
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CMU ARPABET:K AH0 M P L EY1 S AH0 N S IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 2
An instance of self-satisfaction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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3
noun
Meaning 3
Passivity as a result of contentment with the current situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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4
noun
Meaning 4
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself