complimentary
given free as a gift or courtesy: The hotel gives repeat guests a complimentary gift basket
expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.
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.
something given or supplied without charge, such as lodging, transportation, or meals, especially as an inducement to prospective customers.
Origin of complimentary
1Other words for complimentary
Opposites for complimentary
2 | abusive, unflattering |
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
/ (ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ) /
conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment
expressing praise; flattering
given free, esp as a courtesy or for publicity purposes
Derived forms of complimentary
- complimentarily, adverb
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