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

Only days earlier, Mays had given what could be perceived as a backhanded compliment. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Is there a finer compliment for a film that spawned almost a dozen sequels, prequels, and spinoffs (as well as a Simpsons homage)? — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

During a chat with longtime friend Jennifer Aniston for Interview magazine, the actress, 62, was complimented on her long locks. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 Ferris recalls that Peterson would help up opposing team members after tackling them and would even compliment opposing teams after particularly good shots. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment

Noun

The tribute and the timing — Bell is in pre-production for Free Fall, a thriller planned as her feature debut as a director — felt perfect.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribute

Verb

When Reddick won the Daytona 500 in February, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell and chief operating officer Ben Kennedy were among the first to congratulate Jordan, the trio embracing in a hall outside Jordan’s suite.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
But for now, let’s all giggle at how fully Naheim ignored Bryan when going to congratulate Jude.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 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

Marie painstakingly builds the abbey into a regional power center to which notables must pay their respects.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
In one of the last photographs taken of Astrid, the princess is seen sitting in a wheelchair dressed in all black as royals from Europe and around the world gathered in Oslo to pay their respects to Harald.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of respects

Noun

John Leguizamo, who earned praise for his performance in Universal’s summer blockbuster The Odyssey, is returning to the studio for its big-screen take on Miami Vice.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Both thanked the filmmakers, and let Chad Smith, also present, say a few words of praise.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of praise

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