compliment

compliment

noun

Definition of COMPLIMENT

1

an admiring personal remark <a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously>

Synonyms bouquet, kudo

Related Words accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentine

Near Antonyms affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur

2

compliments pl  best wishes <please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal>

Synonyms commendations [archaic], congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects

Related Words approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement); acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation; adulation, flattery, praise; well-wishing

Near Antonyms dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt