Example Sentences

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But the more foundational idea of a legal right to darkness — or, complimentarily, a right to starlight — has not been tested in courts.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

Ledecky has a stroke modeled on Phelps’; he has described her, complimentarily, as a “stud.”

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2016

Eshah, is similarly used, not complimentarily, but in popular speech.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Boyce came to his feet slowly and was smiling, and Orren nodded complimentarily to him for anticipating his tactic.

From Scorched Earth by Petrovic, Walter D.

"Fearfully complimentarily, dear old miss?" asked Bones carelessly, and the girl's colour deepened.

From Bones in London by Wallace, Edgar