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
At both hotels, my booking included a complimentary breakfast buffet—a delicious and energizing start to each day.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins will run a complimentary shuttle service to and from Hard Rock Stadium before and after games.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
When you’re done admiring the Christmas tree at the nearby New York Stock Exchange and other festive city sights, grab a treat at the complimentary Hot Cocoa Trolley in the lobby.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
The Canvas, meanwhile, comes with a library of complimentary art—from abstract works to serene landscapes—to display on your screen and includes a frame at no extra cost.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins will run a complimentary shuttle service to and from Hard Rock Stadium before and after games.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
When you’re done admiring the Christmas tree at the nearby New York Stock Exchange and other festive city sights, grab a treat at the complimentary Hot Cocoa Trolley in the lobby.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
The Canvas, meanwhile, comes with a library of complimentary art—from abstract works to serene landscapes—to display on your screen and includes a frame at no extra cost.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 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 6 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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