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
Additionally, the brand offers free shipping throughout Europe and rewards customers with complimentary seeds based on their purchase amount, a perk not available in the United States.
—Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
The room buzzed with excitement as attendees chatted and listened to remarks while enjoying complimentary food and beverages.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Booking directly through Design Hotels can include various perks and offers — recent booking incentives have included book three nights, get the fourth free, and complimentary breakfast.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Arrive early to Metropole for a complimentary cocktail.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
Guests are greeted at check-in with a limoncello spritz and offered nice touches like complimentary cannoli pastries in the afternoon.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
This distinctive bracelet will be available as a complimentary token with orders totaling $15 or more from the Original Scent Cherry Almond collection on Jergens.com.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
The restaurant chain announced that the first-ever Endless Lobster Experience would give 150 winners across the country the chance to enjoy a complimentary, two-hour dinner of endless lobster, two side dishes and the chain’s popular cheddar biscuits.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
There is also a 2-day platinum ticket for $1400, includes front-of-stage viewing, complimentary beer and seltzers, dining, and more.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
The room buzzed with excitement as attendees chatted and listened to remarks while enjoying complimentary food and beverages.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Booking directly through Design Hotels can include various perks and offers — recent booking incentives have included book three nights, get the fourth free, and complimentary breakfast.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Arrive early to Metropole for a complimentary cocktail.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024
Guests are greeted at check-in with a limoncello spritz and offered nice touches like complimentary cannoli pastries in the afternoon.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
This distinctive bracelet will be available as a complimentary token with orders totaling $15 or more from the Original Scent Cherry Almond collection on Jergens.com.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
The restaurant chain announced that the first-ever Endless Lobster Experience would give 150 winners across the country the chance to enjoy a complimentary, two-hour dinner of endless lobster, two side dishes and the chain’s popular cheddar biscuits.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
There is also a 2-day platinum ticket for $1400, includes front-of-stage viewing, complimentary beer and seltzers, dining, and more.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 1 May. 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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