complacence

com=pla=cence

WORDNET DICTIONARY

complacence(n = noun.feeling) complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"

is a kind of satisfaction

has particulars: smugness

Derived form adjective complacent₁

complacence, n. [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.].

Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification. [1913 Webster]
"The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously." [1913 Webster]

"Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves." [1913 Webster]
The cause of pleasure or joy. Milton. [1913 Webster]
The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability. [1913 Webster]
"Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness,
Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts." [1913 Webster]

"With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust." [1913 Webster]