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
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
Guests can look forward to the brand’s signature Japanese cuisine at its two-level Nobu restaurant with a sushi bar, minimalist-yet-plush rooms with spa-like bathrooms (complete with deep-soaking tubs), and perks like complimentary cruiser bikes and breakfast at Sakura Lounge.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
First responders in the local area will be offered complimentary tickets to the event.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Friday’s event will begin at 5 p.m. and continue into the evening, with complimentary valet parking and sounds by At the Moment (atm).
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Verizon Fios offers ongoing signup bonuses that include reward cards, free electronics or appliances and complimentary streaming services.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
First responders in the local area will be offered complimentary tickets to the event.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Friday’s event will begin at 5 p.m. and continue into the evening, with complimentary valet parking and sounds by At the Moment (atm).
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Verizon Fios offers ongoing signup bonuses that include reward cards, free electronics or appliances and complimentary streaming services.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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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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