complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Synonyms
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Delta said SkyMiles Medallion members will now be eligible for complimentary upgrades to Delta Premium Select on domestic flights, which will follow the same timing and priority as complimentary upgrades to first class.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
Soft drinks and most alcoholic beverages are complimentary.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2024
Each of the guests engaged in warm conversations while sipping complimentary drinks from Dirty Water and Rinćon Rum and savory pizza from Rubirosa, creating a sense of community and shared excitement.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 30 May 2024
Forget about roughing it, and instead experience stylish interiors with complimentary coffee and a soft cooler, among other amenities.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 24 May 2024
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
Soft drinks and most alcoholic beverages are complimentary.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2024
Each of the guests engaged in warm conversations while sipping complimentary drinks from Dirty Water and Rinćon Rum and savory pizza from Rubirosa, creating a sense of community and shared excitement.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 30 May 2024
Forget about roughing it, and instead experience stylish interiors with complimentary coffee and a soft cooler, among other amenities.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 24 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for complimentary
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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