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
Enjoy complimentary access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club network and Priority PassTM Select membership.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Since May 28, 2025, most fares incur the following fees:
1st bag: $35
2nd bag: $45
One personal item and a carry-on bag are still complimentary with all fare classes.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The massive 48-inch panoramic display goes from wellness tool to a screen for catching up on movies and entertainment while parked, and Lincoln even includes a complimentary one-year subscription to the Calm App to keep the vibes going.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 June 2025
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Since May 28, 2025, most fares incur the following fees:
1st bag: $35
2nd bag: $45
One personal item and a carry-on bag are still complimentary with all fare classes.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The massive 48-inch panoramic display goes from wellness tool to a screen for catching up on movies and entertainment while parked, and Lincoln even includes a complimentary one-year subscription to the Calm App to keep the vibes going.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 June 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 3 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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