|
|
- pronunciation:
- kam
pl
men
t
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
expressing or conveying a compliment.
I was pleased that she made complimentary remarks about my cooking.They had many complimentary things to say about the hotel after they'd stayed there.My mother-in-law is never very complimentary toward me, but she did seem to approve of the dress I was wearing.The publisher was complimentary about the writing style of the book but felt the plot was too complicated.- synonyms:
- commendatory, laudatory
- antonyms:
- abusive, carping, censorious, critical, derogatory, pejorative, scathing, uncomplimentary, unflattering
- similar words:
- adulatory, celebratory
|
| definition 2: |
free of charge.
The hotel provides complimentary items such as shampoo and soap.The snacks you're given on the airline are usually complimentary.- synonyms:
- free, gratis, gratuitous, on the house
|
|
|
|
|
| derivation: |
complimentarily (adv.) |
|
|