Main Entry: com·pli·men·ta·ry

Pronunciation: \ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē\

Function: adjective

Date: 1714

1 a : 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>

— com·pli·men·ta·ri·ly \-ˈmen-t(ə-)rə-lē, -(ˌ)men-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb