Complaisant (Adjective)
Meaning
Showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others; "to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover"; "the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hotel concierge was a complaisant host, happy to arrange a last-minute dinner reservation for us at a popular restaurant.
- Her complaisant nature made her a favorite among her coworkers, who often sought her help with difficult projects.
- The complaisant neighbor offered to water our plants while we were away on vacation.
- The complaisant tour guide took extra time to explain the history of the monument, even though it meant delaying the rest of the tour.
- The chef's complaisant attitude made him willing to accommodate our special request, whipping up a dish not on the menu at a moment's notice.