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 : honor2plural : best wishes : regards <accept my compliments> <compliments of the season>