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compliment

com·pli·ment

compliment

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: kam pl mnt
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
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
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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part of speech: transitive verb
pronunciation: kam pl ment
inflections: compliments, complimenting, complimented
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
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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Homophone Note
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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