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
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Get a little fancy this Sunday with a visit to any La Colombe cafe, where drip coffee will be complimentary on National Coffee Day.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Footage of that moment has gone viral on TikTok, amassing hundreds of thousands of views and complimentary comments from those impressed by Rachael's commitment to honoring her husband's late wife.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Throughout the week, buyers, models and exhibitors were able to attend the show’s special market events such as complimentary meals and sweet treats, daily happy hours and a piercing event by vendor Jonesy Wood.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Passengers will spend seven days cruising aboard Star Pride, which offers signature Windstar amenities such as a BBQ feast and a watersports platform with complimentary kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Footage of that moment has gone viral on TikTok, amassing hundreds of thousands of views and complimentary comments from those impressed by Rachael's commitment to honoring her husband's late wife.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Throughout the week, buyers, models and exhibitors were able to attend the show’s special market events such as complimentary meals and sweet treats, daily happy hours and a piercing event by vendor Jonesy Wood.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Passengers will spend seven days cruising aboard Star Pride, which offers signature Windstar amenities such as a BBQ feast and a watersports platform with complimentary kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 3 Oct. 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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