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- [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
- /ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/
- /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
- /ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/
Definitions of complimentary word
- adjective complimentary If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it. 3
- adjective complimentary A complimentary seat, ticket, or book is given to you free. 3
- adjective complimentary conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment 3
- adjective complimentary expressing praise; flattering 3
- adjective complimentary given free, esp as a courtesy or for publicity purposes 3
- adjective complimentary paying or containing a compliment; expressing courtesy, respect, admiration, or praise 3
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Origin of complimentary
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; compliment + -ary
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Complimentary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complimentary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complimentary
adj complimentary
- appreciative — An appreciative reaction or comment shows the enjoyment that you are getting from something.
- congratulatory — A congratulatory message expresses congratulations.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- courtly — You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
adjective complimentary
- admiring — An admiring expression shows that you like or respect someone or something.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
- approving — An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it.
Antonyms for complimentary
adj complimentary
- unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- unflattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- blaming — to hold responsible; find fault with; censure: I don't blame you for leaving him.
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