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com·pli·ment
 compliment
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kam
pl
mnt
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| definition 1: |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval.
The director's compliment on her performance meant a lot to her as an actress.She says her husband never gives her compliments anymore.She meant her remark as a compliment, but he took it as a criticism.He dresses well and gets frequent compliments on his suits.- synonyms:
- laudation
- antonyms:
- criticism, insult, rebuke, stricture
- similar words:
- accolade, admiration, approval, commendation, congratulation, encomium, homage, kudos, panegyric, praise, tribute
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| definition 2: |
a formal act of courtesy or respect.
As a compliment to the French ambassador, the orchestra struck up "La Marseillaise."- synonyms:
- homage, respects, salutation, salute, tribute
- antonyms:
- slight
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) a formal greeting or expression of regard.
My father sends his compliments to you and your family.I'd like to offer my compliments to the chef.- synonyms:
- greetings, regards, respects, salutation
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| related words: |
best, flattery |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
kam
pl
ment
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| inflections: |
complimented, complimenting, compliments |
| definition 1: |
to give a compliment to.
The boss complimented us on our work today.- synonyms:
- applaud, laud, praise
- antonyms:
- abuse, criticize, disparage, insult, malign
- similar words:
- acclaim, approve, commend, congratulate, extol, felicitate, honor, salute
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| definition 2: |
to display affection or respect by a gift or favor.
They complimented the groom's family with a special gift.- synonyms:
- favor
- similar words:
- applaud, congratulate, honor, salute, toast
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| related words: |
decorate |
Are you looking for the word complement (something that completes or perfects)? Compliment and complement sound alike and look almost the same, but they have different meanings.
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