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
Today’s guests can enjoy amenities like a complimentary breakfast that attracts even locals, as well as rooms decked out in colonial-style furnishings.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
The Omni’s rooftop pool bar offers complimentary admission for hotel guests, with a limited number of day passes available during the summer for everyone else.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
The company focuses on customization, made-to-order production, and flexible bridal designs, including convertible dresses that allow brides to transform their look throughout the day, while offering complimentary custom sizing and international shipping.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The company provided 12 Albert Pro 3D foot scanners stationed throughout Athlete Village, with complimentary Aetrex Speed Orthotics give to every participating athlete to improve their biomechanical alignment, reduce fatigue and help prevent injury.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
The Omni’s rooftop pool bar offers complimentary admission for hotel guests, with a limited number of day passes available during the summer for everyone else.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
The company focuses on customization, made-to-order production, and flexible bridal designs, including convertible dresses that allow brides to transform their look throughout the day, while offering complimentary custom sizing and international shipping.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The company provided 12 Albert Pro 3D foot scanners stationed throughout Athlete Village, with complimentary Aetrex Speed Orthotics give to every participating athlete to improve their biomechanical alignment, reduce fatigue and help prevent injury.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Cite this Entry
“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 29 Jun. 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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