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- DictionaryCom·pli·ment
noun
- 1. a polite expression of praise or admiration: "she paid me an enormous compliment"
verb
- 1. politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something: "he complimented Erica on her appearance"
noun. com· pli· ment ˈkäm-plə-mənt. Synonyms of compliment. 1. a. : an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration. especially : an admiring remark. b. : formal and respectful recognition : honor. 2. a. compliments plural : best wishes : regards. accept my compliments. compliments of the season. b.
a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore. I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother. Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments? Note: Do not confuse with complement. C2 [ S ]
compliment. noun. a remark or act expressing respect, admiration, etc. usually plural a greeting of respect or regard. verb. to express admiration of; congratulate or commend. to express or show respect or regard for, esp by a gift. Discover More. Usage. See complement. Discover More. Confusables Note. See complement. Discover More.
a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore. I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother. Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments? Note: Do not confuse with complement. C2 [ S ]
Definitions of compliment. noun. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration. synonyms: accolade. see more. verb. express respect or esteem for. see more. verb. say something to someone that expresses praise. “He complimented her on her last physics paper” synonyms: congratulate. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Compliment."
3 days ago · compliment in British English. noun (ˈkɒmplɪmənt ) 1. a remark or act expressing respect, admiration, etc. 2. (usually plural) a greeting of respect or regard. verb (ˈkɒmplɪˌmɛnt ) (transitive) 3. to express admiration of; congratulate or commend.
noun. uk / ˈkɒmplɪmənt / us. Add to word list. [ C ] something that you say or do to show praise or admiration for someone: She was always paying him compliments. with the compliments of sb formal. used by someone to express good wishes when they give you something free, for example in a restaurant:
