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compliment
[ noun kom-pluh-muhnt; verb kom-pluh-ment ]
noun
- an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration:
A sincere compliment boosts one's morale.
Synonyms: panegyric, eulogy, tribute, kudos
Antonyms: disparagement
- an act or expression of civility, respect, or regard:
The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him.
- compliments, a courteous greeting; good wishes; regards:
He sends you his compliments.
- Archaic. a gift; present.
verb (used with object)
- to express praise, commendation, or admiration of:
She complimented the child on his good behavior.
- to show kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor:
He complimented us by giving a party in our honor.
- to congratulate:
They were traveling to the capital to compliment the prince on the birth of a son.
verb (used without object)
- to express praise, commendation, or admiration:
He was known for a warm style of leadership in which he complimented and praised frequently.
compliment
noun
- a remark or act expressing respect, admiration, etc
- usually plural a greeting of respect or regard
verb
- to express admiration of; congratulate or commend
- to express or show respect or regard for, esp by a gift
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Confusables Note
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Other Words From
- com·pli·ment·a·ble adjective
- com·pli·ment·er noun
- com·pli·ment·ing·ly adverb
- out·com·pli·ment verb (used with object)
- un·com·pli·ment·ed adjective
- un·com·pli·ment·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compliment1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compliment1
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Idioms and Phrases
- compliments of, given or donated by:
Begin your day with a delicious continental breakfast, compliments of your hosts.
I have a mystery tomato plant growing among my squash, apparently compliments of the birds and their droppings.
More idioms and phrases containing compliment
see left-handed compliment ; pay a compliment ; return the compliment .Discover More
Example Sentences
For many men, being depicted by Channing Tatum in a film about your life would be a compliment.
Hawke, ever the charmer, kicks things off with a compliment: I really like you guys.
People compliment me on Boyhood sometimes, and I think, “Well, it better have been good!”
And the criticism is always poorly packaged as concern or some sad excuse for a compliment.
To be the very first moment that we see on an episode of The Good Wife was quite a compliment and very humbling.
“To say that you would have more sense than the police, would be a poor compliment,” said the old lady.
The court paid him the high compliment of refusing his suit, declaring that he had himself inflicted sufficient punishment.
It was a pretty compliment, and sincere I knew, for no one could meet him without recognising his frank outspoken nature.
Marius frowned darkly, but before he could speak, Tressan was insinuating a compliment to the Marquise.
"And I can return the compliment," was my reply, as we all gathered round a brew of tea to exchange news and compare notes.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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