complimentary

[ kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree ]
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adjective
  1. given free as a gift or courtesy: The hotel gives repeat guests a complimentary gift basket

  2. expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.

  1. showing or conveying approval or favor: Our project was received in a complimentary spirit by the community.His analysis of our work was not as complimentary as we were hoping it would be.

noun,plural com·pli·men·ta·ries.
  1. something given or supplied without charge, such as lodging, transportation, or meals, especially as an inducement to prospective customers.

Origin of complimentary

1
First recorded in 1620–30; compliment + -ary

Other words for complimentary

Opposites for complimentary

Other words from complimentary

  • com·pli·men·ta·ri·ly [kom-pluh-muhn-tair-uh-lee], /ˌkɒm plə mənˈtɛər ə li/, adverb
  • com·pli·men·ta·ri·ness, noun
  • in·ter·com·pli·men·ta·ry, adjective
  • qua·si-com·pli·men·ta·ry, adjective
  • un·com·pli·men·ta·ry, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for complimentary

complimentary

/ (ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ) /


adjective
  1. conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment

  2. expressing praise; flattering

  1. given free, esp as a courtesy or for publicity purposes

Derived forms of complimentary

  • complimentarily, adverb

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