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
Amenities follow suit, with complimentary beach gear and cruiser bikes, a bocce court, and heated pools and a hot tub.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The village has offered complimentary sand and sandbags but only a dozen or so sandbags have been filled, Pierce said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
How to Book Siari is part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, so members can book a stay with points and receive special rates, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Guests can hop on the complimentary bicycles to ride into town or to nearby Surfside Beach, or stick around the property to enjoy the neighborhood’s unique charm.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The village has offered complimentary sand and sandbags but only a dozen or so sandbags have been filled, Pierce said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
How to Book Siari is part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, so members can book a stay with points and receive special rates, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Guests can hop on the complimentary bicycles to ride into town or to nearby Surfside Beach, or stick around the property to enjoy the neighborhood’s unique charm.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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