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
Enjoy complimentary access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club network and Priority PassTM Select membership.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Many homes also have private outdoor hot tubs, and every rental includes a complimentary Lexus SUV for effortless exploration of the ranch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Free health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and BMI also will be offered, along with complimentary vision screenings at select stores.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sullivan was complimentary of McDaniel, who went 35-35 over four seasons at the helm for the Dolphins and is now bound to be hired as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Many homes also have private outdoor hot tubs, and every rental includes a complimentary Lexus SUV for effortless exploration of the ranch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Free health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and BMI also will be offered, along with complimentary vision screenings at select stores.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sullivan was complimentary of McDaniel, who went 35-35 over four seasons at the helm for the Dolphins and is now bound to be hired as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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