complimentarily

adverb

Definition of complimentarilynext
as in positively
in an approving manner a gigantic mall that was complimentarily hailed by its developer as "a total shopping experience"

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentarily
  1. positively
  2. favorably
Adverb
  • The future of the microcollege movement remains uncertain, but alumni like Coyne believe their own futures have been positively shaped by the experience.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Tillis, who spent much of his time at the hearing complaining about the Biden administration, seemed positively inclined toward Blanche.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • China is now seen more favorably than the United States by respondents in most of the 36 countries surveyed by Pew.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
  • Only 32% of Americans now view the Israeli government favorably, the lowest level in decades.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of favorably
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“Complimentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentarily. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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