complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Synonyms
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
The guys in the truck listening could hear Metzgar being very complimentary.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
While some take a maximalist approach, others exercise some restraint, defining shapes like hour markers and index rings with complimentary tones.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
There are even en-suite washers and dryers with complimentary detergent, perfect for cleaning a week's worth of clothing for the whole family.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Cost: Tickets start at $85 The Gwen Celebrate in style at this downtown hotel with cocktails, a DJ, a special menu including oysters ($24), dark chocolate tart ($17) and complimentary bubbly at midnight.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
While some take a maximalist approach, others exercise some restraint, defining shapes like hour markers and index rings with complimentary tones.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
There are even en-suite washers and dryers with complimentary detergent, perfect for cleaning a week's worth of clothing for the whole family.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Cost: Tickets start at $85 The Gwen Celebrate in style at this downtown hotel with cocktails, a DJ, a special menu including oysters ($24), dark chocolate tart ($17) and complimentary bubbly at midnight.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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