Compliment

Word COMPLIMENT
Character 10
Hyphenation com pli ment
Pronunciations /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

Definitions and meanings of "Compliment"

What do we mean by compliment?

An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation. noun

A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect. noun

Good wishes; regards. noun

To pay a compliment to. transitive verb

To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor. transitive verb

To pay a compliment to; flatter or gratify by expressions of approbation, admiration, esteem, or respect, or by acts implying these feelings: as, to compliment a man on his personal appearance.

To give complimentary congratulations to; felicitate: as, to compliment a prince on the birth of a son.

To manifest kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: as, he complimented us with tickets for the exhibition.

To pass compliments; use ceremony or ceremonious language.

A formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: as, the compliments of the season; to present one's compliments. noun

An expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: as, he paid you a high compliment within my hearing. noun

Flattery; polite, especially insincere, praise or commendation. noun

A present or favor bestowed; a gift. noun

To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to. transitive verb

To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect. intransitive verb

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting. noun

To show one respect; to praise one in a flattering way. noun

To offer formal courtesies to. noun

To treat with ceremony. noun

An expression of praise, congratulation, encouragement, or respect. noun

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.

A present in verbal form. Urban Dictionary

Synonym for "offend". Urban Dictionary

Something you dont get. XD Urban Dictionary

A nice saying that you don't usually get if you don't brush your hair, or brush your teeth Urban Dictionary

Something nice said about someone else, often to the "someone else" about whom the nice thing is said. Great for self-esteem. Urban Dictionary

To give compliments often. Urban Dictionary

Synonym for "offend." Urban Dictionary

Something nice you say to or about somebody before telling them that you ran over their dog. Urban Dictionary

Words that are not meant but are used to get something. Usually sex. Urban Dictionary

Something you won't get if you keep on giving them. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Compliment

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The word "compliment" in example sentences

These notest be called “compliments” and any good pirate knows a compliment is all but a flirt wrapped up in a pretty bow. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Now, that is what I call a compliment worth having. ❋ Henry Rider Haggard (1890)

"That's what I call a compliment worth having," said Byles Gridley to himself, when he got home. ❋ Oliver Wendell Holmes (1851)

LOL ... yeah, my favorite "compliment" is "That was pretty good", complete with the shoulder shrug. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Side note: I feel like Michael's biggest compliment is "elegant" and his favorite dis is "costumey." ❋ Una LaMarche (2010)

So all I have to do to get a compliment is not go 2 work. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While a compliment from a stranger every now and then is nice (ok, I'm lying, it's usually creepy ...) having piercings & tattoos in 'modern' society makes a lot of people think they have the right to comment on my appearance. ❋ Zombietron (2009)

Maybe the best compliment is that I haven't noticed any sort of drop off along the defensive line since Battle went down. ❋ Mark Giannotto (2010)

What begins as a compliment is quickly met with, "And what do I look like most days?" ❋ Unknown (2009)

I also received that compliment from a little girl. ❋ Unknown (2009)

IMO the Dead aren't even worthy to share the stage with her and should have been grateful for the compliment from a far more talented (tho under appreciated) performer. ❋ Unknown (2008)

[friend 1]: "I love your [t-shirt]!" friend 2: "[I love your face]!" friend 1: "Thank you for that compliment!" friend 2: "Thank you as well!" ❋ Fredrietta (2008)

"In this [day and age], a guy can't compliment a girl without receiving trouble." -me ME: "You look nice today." GIRL: "Oh my God [get the fuck away from me] you fucking loser!!" GUY: "You look nice today." GIRL: "Fuck you." GIRL: "You look nice today." GIRL: "[Aaw], thanks." ❋ Dave (2004)

you dont get [compliments], [loser]. [YEAH I DO] nah loser ❋ Benedictus Bathrolomew The 3rd (2022)

[Thanks] for the compliment ❋ BlueWrites (2019)

Dan complimented Joe for being honest enough to [admit] that he had actually [thought it was] [spelled] 'Mientkiewich' ❋ Confident Lefty (2006)

"[Steven], you are so cool! you are the sweetest most caring guy I've ever met!" "[Why thank you] [Jenny], that was very complimentative of you. ❋ Andrew Kade (2005)

"In this day and age, a guy can't compliment a girl without receiving trouble." -Incel Male: "I want to eat your asshole like I eat my moms [chicken tendies]." Female: "Stop following me!" Male: "My goddess, if you allow me to suck your toes I will forever be indentured under your [servitude]." Female: "Fucking creep, leave me alone faggot. Male: "[Your hair looks nice] today." Female: "That's so nice! Thank you. Female: "'Sup my nigga, hows it popping foo." Female: "Nothing much ho, thanks for asking bitch. ❋ HungryManster (2019)

Person 1: *[compliment]* Person 2: Oh, thanks! Person 1: Also, [I ran] over [your dog]. ❋ AN0NYM0U5_3CH0 (2021)

The [compliment] of ... you have [pretty eyes] = [get naked] You have a lovely smile = get naked You have a great laugh = get naked ❋ Maryfuckingpoppins (2015)

When was the last time a girl told you that you had pretty [eyelashes]? Never, since you give a girl a compliment every time you see one instead. Guys are [giving up] compliments [too easy] these days. ❋ Solid Mantis (2019)

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