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

Russell says, as if considering how seriously to take the compliment. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Pair them with a simple tank on sweltering days or a cozy sweater when the seasons change for a fresh new look that’s bound to attract compliments. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

To compliment her new wardrobe Michele will need to pack some shoes, and lots of them. — John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 During an interview with SensaCine México posted on Friday, July 24, the couple shared a little PDA after being complimented on their professional careers together. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliment

Noun

It was immediately preceded Friday by the California premiere of composer and saxophonist Steven Banks’ to be free, a stirring, deeply felt tribute to Nina Simone that was co-commissioned by La Jolla Music Society.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Those boos gave way to cheers when the Red Sox played a 90-second tribute video after the bottom of the first.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 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

An emotional moment was then shown between the three of them, as well as players coming up to congratulate him afterwards.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 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

Though a seashore and park can be different in some respects, two laws dating to the 1970s direct the National Park Service to manage and regulate parks and seashores using the same standards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Jeanie's Chickens Come Home To Roost In some respects, Jeanie's actions over the past 10 years laid the foundation for her siblings trying to undercut her with the latest sale of the franchise.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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