Synonyms of compliment

compliment 1 of 2

noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt 

1

as in tribute

an admiring personal remark

a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribute
• commendation
• salutation
• bouquet
• eulogy
• homage
• kudo
• accolade
• paean
• panegyric
• encomium
• citation
• valentine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• affront
• epithet
• slight
• dart
• slur
• barb
• dig
• put-down

2

as in congratulations

compliments plural best wishes

please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulations
• regards
• respects
• praise
• commendations
• greetings
• blessing
• felicitations
• approval
• endorsement
• commendation
• acknowledgment
• flattery
• benediction
• citation
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• gibe
• dig
• put-down

compliment

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulate
• hug
• commend
• applaud
• salute
• cheer
• praise
• felicitate
• hail
• extol
• laud
• glorify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• diminish
• disparage
• discount
• belittle
• write off
• depreciate
• decry
• put down
• deprecate
• tease
• mock
• ridicule
• taunt
• cry down
• bad-mouth
• jeer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compliment

Noun

So, alongside the compliments there’s an awful lot of real estate dedicated to his enemies, including his stepmother, Raine, whose many offenses included installing wall-to-wall carpeting in the family manse. — Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026

Some of the most meaningful compliments won’t be about their appearance at all. — Angela Haupt, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Any team can win (or lose) on Sundays There’s a reason Andy Reid complimented the opposing team despite poor recent performances and the overall record. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Coach Sean McVay complimented Ferguson for responding positively after his miscues. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026