Synonyms of complimentary

complimentary

adjective

ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 

1

as in favorable

expressing approval

the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorable
• positive
• good
• appreciative
• friendly
• approving
• commendatory
• admiring
• supportive
• warm
• accepting
• approbatory
• laudatory
• applauding
• sympathetic
• eulogistic
• flattering
• praiseful
• respectful
• panegyrical
• encomiastic
• hagiographic
• hagiographical
• laudative
• advisory
• adulatory
• adoring
• worshipful
• recommendatory
• worshipping
• worshiping
• idolizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• negative
• unfavorable
• uncomplimentary
• adverse
• derogatory
• unflattering
• unfriendly
• depreciatory
• depreciative
• unappreciative
• inappreciative
• disapproving
• critical
• captious
• hypercritical
• overcritical
• faultfinding
• censuring
• disparaging
• contemptuous
• disdainful
• scornful
• cavilling
• belittling
• slighting
• carping
• caviling

2

as in free

not costing or charging anything

the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• free
• optional
• gratis
• gratuitous
• costless
• on the house
• nominal
• donated
• voluntary
• given
• bestowed
• discretionary
• honorary
• unpaid
• uncompensated
• pro bono
• freewill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expensive
• paid
• high
• costly
• dear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complimentary

Amenities: Outdoor baths, rooftop lounge, complimentary minibar, kitchenettes with microwave oven and electric cooktop, bar Editor’s tip: Head down to the bar for a complimentary drink between 5 and 7 p.m. —Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025

Bookings in all 13 rooms and suites include complimentary Southern breakfast. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025

On the sustainable front, Faherty has continued to double down through its usage of recycled and renewable fabrics, low-impact dyes and finishes, plastic-free packaging, renewable electricity in stores, complimentary repairs and keeping fabric scraps and products out of landfills. —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025

Thankfully, Saks Fifth Avenue makes larger purchases worth your while by offering complimentary standard shipping on orders of $300 or more with code FREESHIP. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025