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noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt How to pronounce compliment (audio)
Definition of complimentnext
1
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously

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2
as in congratulations
compliments plural best wishes please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment How to pronounce compliment (audio)
as in to congratulate
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune complimented her on her election victory

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Recent Examples of compliment
Noun
The compliments, the birthday wishes, and the occasional offers to become her stepdad followed. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 For a more office-appropriate take on the trend, these Betusline pants will earn you endless compliments. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Verb
All right, this is the patronizing version of complimenting the elderly. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Increasing the mustard in the dressing imparts this salad with its traditional strong yellow hue and a sharpness complimented by the red onion and pickled jalapeño brine. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment
  1. tribute
  2. regards
  3. congratulate
  4. commendation
  5. respects
  6. praise
Noun
  • After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Argentina’s helter-skelter run to the final will come up against its greatest test and their ferocious mentality won’t quite be enough against a better team in all regards.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Rivian is just getting started in regards to the R2 and its over-the-air software updates.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of regards
Verb
  • Her mother in Kearney, Francesca Gambino Brown, congratulated her on social media last week as Brown prepares for the upcoming football season.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • The sibling duo, locked in a hug, then headed up through the stands together as others congratulated Yamal on Spain’s win.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of congratulate
Noun
  • The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of commendation
Noun
  • Adding pace to their attacks In some respects, this point harks back to discussions people were having last summer.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The talkies’ arrival was a major hardship in many respects for the movie industry, as theater owners had to install expensive new equipment, and studios could no longer easily export fresh product to lucrative foreign markets.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That praise for Legette isn’t based on his performance Friday, which admittedly wasn’t nearly as splashy as previous training camp practices have been from him.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of praise

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