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 lobby also doubles as a café (where guests enjoy complimentary coffee and tea all day long), so you'll be welcomed by the smell of roasting beans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
John’s backwards baseball cap is so lesbian (complimentary).
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The guest lucky enough to find the Golden Egg will be awarded a complimentary party at Kings, including space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Note that this year Disney+ channel subscribers have special perks, including a complimentary Gold Member plan via Disney+ Perks.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
John’s backwards baseball cap is so lesbian (complimentary).
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The guest lucky enough to find the Golden Egg will be awarded a complimentary party at Kings, including space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Note that this year Disney+ channel subscribers have special perks, including a complimentary Gold Member plan via Disney+ Perks.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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 29 Mar. 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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