- past tense form of complement.
- past participle of complement.
complemented
Americanadjective
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having a complement or complements.
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Mathematics. (of a lattice containing a smallest element and a greatest element) having the property that corresponding to each element of the lattice is a second element such that the greatest lower bound of the two elements is the smallest element of the lattice and the least upper bound of the two elements is the greatest element of the lattice.
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Another considered a deep-green leotard whose verdant shade complemented the florals of her wrap skirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The listing highlights the home’s airy areas: “The open floor plan, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, seamlessly integrates the indoors with the outdoors, offering an extraordinary living experience.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
It is complemented by a 2020 print by the artist Dread Scott, an image of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The new version of the brand's signature saddle bag, inspired by vintage American cars, complemented the outfits.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Now his face looked all pink and sweaty, which I’m sure complemented my purple, sweaty one.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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