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complimentary

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com⋅pli⋅men⋅ta⋅ry

  [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] adjective, noun, plural -ries.
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–adjective
1. of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.
2. given free as a gift or courtesy: a complimentary ticket.
–noun
3. something given or supplied without charge, as lodging, transportation, or meals, esp. as an inducement to prospective customers.
Origin:
1620–30; compliment + -ary

Related forms:
com⋅pli⋅men⋅ta⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
com⋅pli⋅men⋅ta⋅ri⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. commendatory, praising, laudatory.

Antonyms:
1. abusive, unflattering.
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com·pli·men·ta·ry   (kŏm'plə-měn'tə-rē, -trē)   
adj.  

  1. Expressing, using, or resembling a compliment: a concert that received complimentary reviews.

  2. Given free to repay a favor or as an act of courtesy: complimentary copies of the new book.

com'pli·men'ta·ri·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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