Synonyms of complaisant
34 similar words
Another word for complaisant is compliant. Other synonyms of complaisant are yielding, manageable, indulgent, controllable and meek.
Synonyms and similar words for complaisant
adjectiveWilling to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
- amenableWilling to comply; easily led.
- tractableCapable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
- biddableDocile, amenable or compliant.
- compliantWilling to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
- controllableAble to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.
- docile
- governableCapable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule.
- indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
- manageableCapable of being managed or controlled.
- meekSubmissive, dispirited, cowed.
- passiveBeing inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
- pliantEasily influenced; tractable.
- rulableCapable of being ruled; governable.
- yieldingDocile, or inclined to give way to pressure.
- maniable obsoleteManageable.
adjectivePolite; showing respect.
- civil
- fair-manneredWell-mannered.
- respectfulMarked or characterized by respect.
- gracious
- civilized
- correctWith good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
- courteousShowing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
- cultivated
- genteel
- mannerlyHaving good manners; polite.
- polished
- polite
- politic
- reasonable
- refined
- urbane
- well-behaved
- well-manneredHaving good manners; polite, courteous, and socially correct; conforming to standards of good behaviour.
- well-bred
Meaning of complaisant
- adjective Compliant.
- adjective Willing to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
- adjective Polite; showing respect.
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Questions about synonyms of complaisant
- What is another word for complaisant?
- Complaisant has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as compliant, yielding, manageable, indulgent, controllable, meek, passive and amenable.
- What does complaisant mean?
- Complaisant means compliant.
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