CEFR B2

complacently

adverb

Meaning

complacently means in a complacent manner; overly calm and contented; not troubled. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to complacently in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will complacently before translating the verb.

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complacently (B2)

adverb

Definition

Examples

The lesson showed how to complacently in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will complacently before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to complacently.

How to Use complacently

to complacently (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to complacently."
complacently in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how complacently works in context."

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