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- [noun kom-pluh-muh nt; verb kom-pluh-ment]
- /noun ˈkɒm plə mənt; verb ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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