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
Vet Tix, the LA Kings and the Ontario Reign will provide thousands of veterans, active service members across all branches of the military, current and retired first responders, and their families with complimentary tickets to LA Kings and Ontario Reign games.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Barbershop memberships range from $75 to $150 per month and include monthly haircuts, complimentary drinks, product discounts and access to quarterly events.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
From complimentary skincare and hair care services to virtual-reality gaming and stress-relief lounges, competitors can unwind and prepare for competition between events.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Breakfast is complimentary, and either lunch or dinner is included in the room rate.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Barbershop memberships range from $75 to $150 per month and include monthly haircuts, complimentary drinks, product discounts and access to quarterly events.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
From complimentary skincare and hair care services to virtual-reality gaming and stress-relief lounges, competitors can unwind and prepare for competition between events.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Breakfast is complimentary, and either lunch or dinner is included in the room rate.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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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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