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complimenter

com·pli·ment
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun kom-pluh-muh nt; verb kom-pluh-ment]
    • /noun ˈkɒm plə mənt; verb ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun kom-pluh-muh nt; verb kom-pluh-ment]
    • /noun ˈkɒm plə mənt; verb ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt/

Definitions of complimenter word

  • noun complimenter a person who compliments 3
  • noun complimenter an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale. 1
  • noun complimenter a formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: The mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him. 1
  • noun complimenter compliments, a courteous greeting; good wishes; regards: He sends you his compliments. 1
  • noun complimenter Archaic. a gift; present. 1
  • verb with object complimenter to pay a compliment to: She complimented the child on his good behavior. 1

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Origin of complimenter

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < French < Italian complimento < Spanish cumplimiento, equivalent to cumpli- (see comply) + -miento -ment; earlier identical in spelling with complement

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Complimenter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

complimenter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

complimenter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for complimenter

noun complimenter

  • puffer — a person or thing that puffs.
  • flunkey — flunky.
  • flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • cajoler — A person who cajoles; a flatterer.
  • teacher's pet — a pupil who is a favorite of a teacher.

Antonyms for complimenter

noun complimenter

  • critic — A critic is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art.
  • aristarch — a severe critic.
  • dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
  • mud-slinging — an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.
  • defame — If someone defames another person or thing, they say bad and untrue things about them.

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