complimentary

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com·pli·men·ta·ry | \ ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē

Definition of complimentary

1a : 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

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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.

Recent Examples on the Web The sleep aides and tech mentioned in this story are complimentary to healthy sleep habits. — Janhoi Mcgregor, Forbes, "Air Purifiers, Smart Lights And A Wrist Vibrator—The Useful And Unusual Tech That Helps You Sleep," 7 May 2021 In addition to his budding friendship with Bad Bunny, Priest was also complimentary of another WWE superstar who grew up in North Texas -- Keith Lee. — Joey Hayden, Dallas News, "1-on-1 with WWE’s Damian Priest: Bad Bunny, WrestleMania, and WWE’s return to AT&T Stadium," 7 May 2021 Try to pair turmeric with black pepper in meals to increase its absorption which is a fairly easy task as their flavors are complimentary. — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, "5 Evidence-Based Turmeric Health Benefits You Should Know About," 22 Apr. 2021 While a reservation is recommended for Golden Hikes (particularly in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic), this service is also fully complimentary for guests. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, "Meet Cooper, the Golden Retriever Leading Hikes With Hotel Guests at This Vermont Resort," 14 Apr. 2021 The peaceful waters are home to incredible snorkeling (use of snorkels, as well as paddleboards and kayaks, are complimentary for resort guests). — Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire, "The Instagram Guide to St. Lucia," 8 Apr. 2021 Republican challenger Eric Early, who is hoping some voters won't be as complimentary on Nov. 3 at the ballot box. — Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, "Impeachment dominates Adam Schiff's reelection campaign," 22 Oct. 2020 Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo is complimentary for Audubon members and included in general zoo admission. — Staff Report, NOLA.com, "Audubon makes plans for socially distanced Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo," 7 Oct. 2020 In his public statements, the mayor has been complimentary of Carter, who has a reputation for acting less like a judge than a politician and for unpredictable behavior. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, "Judge’s order drags Garcetti into center of legal battle over skid row," 25 Apr. 2021

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