Definition of complimentary
1a : expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment a complimentary remarkb : 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 of complimentary from the Web
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Poroshenko was especially complimentary of Tillerson’s decision last week to appoint a special envoy for Ukraine negotiations, former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker, who is widely considered to be a hawk on Russia.
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A four-person scramble format with the purchase of skins and mulligans available, foursomes starting at a Partner Sponsor level of $1,000 includes lunch, driving range, 18 holes of golf with cart, complimentary refreshments, social hour and prizes.
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Poroshenko was especially complimentary of Tillerson’s decision last week to appoint a special envoy for Ukraine negotiations, former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker, who is widely considered to be a hawk on Russia.
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Attendees can expect a visit from Mayor Greg Fischer, gift bags, popcorn, and a complimentary ride, for all ages, around the block.
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Then from 6-10 p.m. grab complimentary patriotic swag bags and listen to live music from Sucker Punch.
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From 2 to 5 p.m., customers can get a complimentary second iced espresso drink of equal or lesser value.
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A free children's race begins at 8:15 a.m. and children 8 and younger will receive a complimentary T-shirt.
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New and existing Sprint customers can take advantage of the complimentary six-month trial of TIDAL HiFi at Sprint.
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Origin and Etymology of complimentary
see 1compliment
COMPLIMENTARY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of complimentary for English Language Learners
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: expressing praise or admiration for someone or something
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: given for free
COMPLIMENTARY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of complimentary for Students
1 : expressing or containing praise, approval, respect, or admiration complimentary remarks
2 : given free as a courtesy or favor complimentary tickets
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