Synonyms of complimentary

complimentary

adjective

ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 

1

as in favorable

expressing approval

the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorable
• positive
• good
• appreciative
• friendly
• approving
• commendatory
• admiring
• supportive
• warm
• accepting
• approbatory
• laudatory
• applauding
• sympathetic
• eulogistic
• flattering
• praiseful
• respectful
• panegyrical
• encomiastic
• hagiographic
• hagiographical
• laudative
• advisory
• adulatory
• adoring
• worshipful
• recommendatory
• worshipping
• worshiping
• idolizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• negative
• unfavorable
• uncomplimentary
• adverse
• derogatory
• unflattering
• unfriendly
• depreciatory
• depreciative
• unappreciative
• inappreciative
• disapproving
• critical
• captious
• hypercritical
• overcritical
• faultfinding
• censuring
• disparaging
• contemptuous
• disdainful
• scornful
• cavilling
• belittling
• slighting
• carping
• caviling

2

as in free

not costing or charging anything

the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• free
• optional
• gratis
• gratuitous
• costless
• on the house
• nominal
• donated
• voluntary
• given
• bestowed
• discretionary
• honorary
• unpaid
• uncompensated
• pro bono
• freewill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expensive
• paid
• high
• costly
• dear

Examples of complimentary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The presale tickets come with an option to add a Capital One Access Pass, allowing attendees to experience a private soundcheck performance by Cage The Elephant, along with complimentary food, drinks, and more. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024

Sponsored by Capitol One, the event will also include a special access pass to see a Cage the Elephant soundcheck and for complimentary food and drinks. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024

In addition to complimentary food and drink, guests heard from two winners: The Loop Dallas executive director Philip Hiatt Haigh and CEO and co-owner Flipstone Vintage and Thrift Dancing Iglesias. —Axios Dallas, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024

With a menu of complimentary boards, a surfer can choose the shape and size that appeals to their preference. —Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024