COMPLIMENT Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt

Definition of compliment

as in tribute

an admiring personal remark a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously

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as in congratulations

compliments plural best wishes please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

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compliment

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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment

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 12th-year KU coach sees it as a compliment to Nichols and Davis, but knows others will need to step up to compete for the top half of the league. — Pj Green october 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 But despite Lloyd’s compliment, to say Evans had a great game would be an overstatement. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

And the owners’ taste, in this case, is pleasant and broadly appealing, complimenting the home’s high ceilings and historic features. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026 James Johnson gifted him his own brand-new Jordans when Powell complimented them during a pre-draft workout. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment

Noun

Derek Jeter, also part of the Fox studio team, paid brief tribute to Uecker after the video.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
For The Times) Onwuachi’s tribute to the origins of jerk chicken unfolds over five days.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

MacBooks are simply better laptops in most regards, with minor losses in display quality and AI functionality.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Yet, in many regards, the Grammys remain a game of the usual suspects, as a certain level of visibility and proximity to mainstream America is seemingly required to claim a nomination, let alone a victory.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of regards

Verb

Leaders from across Latin America largely congratulated Lula's historic win.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, and the the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta—both from center-right parties—congratulated Lula and declared the election valid.

— Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulate

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

The display will remain up all week, giving people more time to stop by, pay their respects and remember those who have been lost.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
In addition, the belief that hip-hop artists are required to acquiesce and musically circumscribe themselves to appease mainstream audiences is archaic in many respects.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of respects

Noun

All these headline-grabbing events earned him praise from his boss and fellow Republicans.

— Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Given the president’s delicate psyche, Maher knew anything short of absolute praise would be perceived as an insult.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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