COMPLIMENT Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt

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as in tribute

an admiring personal remark a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously

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as in congratulations

compliments plural best wishes please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

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compliment

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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment

as in to congratulate

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune complimented her on her election victory

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Noun

And in fact, the drummer says the insults are actually something of a compliment. —

Rachel Desantis, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 Coming from me, a quiet luxury junkie, that’s no small compliment. —

Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024

Verb

At the same time, complimenting her father seems like a small price to pay for an entire kingdom. —

Jeanette Tran, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 Jackson complimented the soccer deal, and noted that the WNBPA and NWSLPA share legal counsel Deborah Willig. —

Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compliment

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