Main Entry: ¹com·pli·ment

Pronunciation: \ˈkäm-plə-mənt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir to be courteous — more at comply

Date: 1598

1 a : an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark b : formal and respectful recognition : honor
2 plural : best wishes : regards <accept my compliments> <compliments of the season>