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
The Dolphins will run a complimentary shuttle service to and from Hard Rock Stadium before and after games.
—Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Some of the activities may be complimentary while others come at a fee, Campbell noted.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
That includes sleep assessments conducted through its partnership with Up Health chiropractors, alongside in-room support such as complimentary AG1 supplements, formulated to support brain, gut and overall health.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Some of the activities may be complimentary while others come at a fee, Campbell noted.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
That includes sleep assessments conducted through its partnership with Up Health chiropractors, alongside in-room support such as complimentary AG1 supplements, formulated to support brain, gut and overall health.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 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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