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   compliment

   noun

   • 1. a polite expression of praise or admiration: "she paid me an enormous compliment" Similar flattering remarktributeaccoladecommendationbouquetpat on the backencomiumpraiseacclaimacclamationplauditsadmirationapprobationhomageeulogyflatteryblandishmentsblarneyhoneyed wordsinformal, dated:trade lastrare:laudationeulogiumOpposite insultcriticism
   • ▪ an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect: "it's a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day"
   • ▪ congratulations or praise expressed to someone: "my compliments on your cooking" Similar congratulationspraisecommendationsinformal:kudos
   • ▪ formal greetings, especially when sent as a message: "carry my compliments to your kinsmen" Similar greetingsgood wishesbest wishesregardsrespectssalutationsfelicitationsarchaic:remembrancesdevoirs

   verb

   • 1. politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something: "he complimented Erika on her appearance"
   • ▪ praise (something) politely: "the manager was heard to compliment the other team's good play"
   • ▪ present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy: "Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento ‘fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy’, from Latin complementum ‘completion, fulfilment’ (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPLIMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPLIMENT definition: 1. a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect: 2. an action that expresses approval…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     COMPLIMENT meaning: 1. a remark that expresses approval,...

   • Compliment in Italian

     compliment translate: complimento, complimentarsi con,...

   • Compliment in Arabic

     COMPLIMENT translate: مُجامَلة / إطراء, مُجامَلة. Learn more...

   • Traditional

     COMPLIMENT translate: 恭維話;讚揚話;奉承話, 讚揚;致敬;致意, 誇獎;讚揚;讚賞;恭維....

   • Compliment in Thai

     COMPLIMENT translate: คำชมเชย, ชมเชย. Learn more in the...

   • Compliment in Spanish

     COMPLIMENT translate: cumplido, felicitar, cumplido...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › complimentCompliment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMPLIMENT is an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark. How to use compliment in a sentence.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPLIMENTS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPLIMENTS definition: if you give something to someone with your or someone's compliments, you give it to them free: . Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPLIMENTS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of compliments as a noun and how to use it in sentences. Compliments can mean free gifts or praise for someone or something.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPLIMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › complimentCompliment - definition of compliment by The Free Dictionary

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   A compliment is an expression of praise, admiration, or respect, or a formal act of civility or courtesy. Learn how to use compliment correctly and avoid confusion with complement, and see synonyms, examples, and translations.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcompliment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a comment that seems to express approval but could also be understood as expressing a poor opinion of somebody/something. In a backhanded compliment she said he looked very good for his age. See compliment in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: compliment.