complaisance
Translation
complaisance, obligingness, willingness to please
Examples
His complaisance made him popular with his superiors.
His complaisance made him popular with his superiors.
Grammar Patterns
((complaisance)) a willingness to please others His complaisance was sometimes mistaken for weakness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obligingness, agreeableness; Antonyms: obstinacy, stubbornness
Etymology
From French 'complaire' (to please), from Latin 'complacere' (to please greatly).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a combination of 'comply' and 'please'. You comply with others' wishes to please them.