compliment
noun
an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration.
complimented
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past participleof compliment.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof compliment.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
complimentnounan expression of praise, commendation, or admiration.
Example Sentences
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He complimented an Emirati journalist who asked a question, describing the man known as MBZ as a "handsome guy" whom "I can put... right now in a movie".
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
You complimented me on being a master investor.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Pitching coach Gus Rico was having dinner on Thursday when head coach Matt Mowry of Birmingham High complimented him on closer Aidan Martinez recording all seven of his outs on strikeouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
They complimented each other’s photos and ended comments with “hugs.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
