Compliment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Compliment is a noun meaning An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Meaning
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
- Misspelling of complement.
- (ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
Example Sentences
pay someone a compliment
Virtue indeed meets many a rhiming friend, And many a compliment politely penn’d,
[...] what honour that, but tedious waste of time, to sit and hear So many hollow compliments and lies, Outlandish flatteries?
This accomplished man condescended to think of a young girl, and take the pains to talk to her, not with absurd compliment, but with an appeal to her understanding, and sometimes with instructive correction.
Word Forms
- compliments
- complimenting
- complimented
Synonyms for compliment
Depending on context, synonyms include praise, congratulate.
Antonyms for compliment
Common opposites include insult.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congratulate, commend, commendation, praise, accolade, applaud.
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