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

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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

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

That is both a compliment and, depending on your expectations, a minor criticism. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

That’s actually a compliment as Serrano has helped to raise the bar. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Mashed potatoes, green beans, collard greens are classic sides that’ll compliment this ultra-Southern dinner. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Determining which colors look best on a person, complimenting an individual’s complexion and skin color, is at the center of Yan’s new color analysis business. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026