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
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
For those who want to play it safe and sophisticated with this tricky trend, stick to a neutral color palette when adding athletic touches to your spring dress ensemble with complimentary touches of color by way of resin statement earrings and a bit of blush for rosy cheeks.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
The cardholder also gets complimentary entry for two guests per visit, with special pricing of $45 per visit for additional guests.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The new locker room is stocked with complimentary essentials like hand warmers, lip balm, sunscreen, and slippers for relaxing in the lounge upstairs.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
In addition to its spa, guests have access to a semi-private beach, an outdoor pool and hot tub, complimentary bicycle rentals, and a rooftop deck with a fireplace.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
The cardholder also gets complimentary entry for two guests per visit, with special pricing of $45 per visit for additional guests.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The new locker room is stocked with complimentary essentials like hand warmers, lip balm, sunscreen, and slippers for relaxing in the lounge upstairs.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
In addition to its spa, guests have access to a semi-private beach, an outdoor pool and hot tub, complimentary bicycle rentals, and a rooftop deck with a fireplace.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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