complimentary

Meanings

• adjective, adverb

  Expressing praise or approval; giving a compliment.

  - "Your new shirt looks complimentary on you."
  - "Your kind words were a compliment to my work."

• adjective

  Given free of charge as a gift or bonus.

  - "The hotel offered complimentary breakfast to its guests."
  - "The company provided complimentary tickets to the event."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

uncomplimentary

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Synonyms

free of charge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complimentary
complimentary , complaisant , complacency , complement , complimentary

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Variants

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complimentarily , complimentary , complimentary close , complimentary closes , complimentary closing

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Etymology

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From Middle English compliment, from Old French complir 'complete, fulfill', from com- 'together' + plir 'fill'. The sense 'expression of praise or approval' is from late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'complimentary' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'complimentary' is often used interchangeably with the word 'praise', but the two have slightly different meanings.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to accept a compliment without responding with a counter-compliment.

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Related Concepts

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1. praise: Complimentary is related to the concept of praise, as both involve expressing approval or admiration.

2. flattery: Complimentary can also be related to the concept of flattery, as both involve expressing excessive or insincere praise.

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Quotes

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1. In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's "complimentary" drink, "Tropical Aura."

   - V. S. Naipaul,{it}Among the Believers{/it},1981

2. 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,{it}Charlotte's Web{/it},1952

3. Furtado is as "complimentary" about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.

   - David A. Keeps,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},16 Aug. 2001

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Culture

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In literature, complimentary is often used to describe the exchange of flattering words or gestures between characters. In art, complimentary colors are those that make each other look brighter and more vibrant when used together. In music, complimentary harmonies are those that blend well together.

How to Memorize "complimentary"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'complimentary' with the idea of giving a compliment or with the concept of a free gift.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'complimentary' starts with the same letters as 'compliment' and 'complimentary'.

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