suffisance

Definitions of suffisance
  1. noun
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
    synonyms: autosatisfaction
    see moresee less
    type of:
    satisfaction
    the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
  2. noun
    an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
    see moresee less
    type of:
    autosatisfaction
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  3. noun
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
    synonyms: présomption
    see moresee less
    type of:
    fierté, hauteur, orgueil
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
  4. noun
    lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
    synonyms: emphase, ostentation
    see moresee less
    type of:
    inélégance
    the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
  5. noun
    total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
    synonyms: assurance
    see moresee less
    type of:
    certitude
    the state of being certain
  6. noun
    the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement
    see moresee less
    types:
    acceptabilité
    satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards
    admissibilité, plausibilité
    acceptability by virtue of being admissible
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘suffisance'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family