complimentary

adjective

ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce complimentary (audio)
Definition of complimentarynext
1
as in favorable
expressing approval the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews

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Relevance

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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights

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Recent Examples of complimentary Book facing the ocean to catch the dramatic sunsets, and choose the Sapphire Junior Suite or any room category above it to gain access to Haute Living, a private lounge stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Everything here has been elevated, from the top-tier Italian restaurant Luma to the new spa and Grand Lawn with complimentary fitness classes and family activities. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Verified college students and faculty members can receive a $50 first-purchase discount, and TW-series models come with a complimentary large seat. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 Ten more winners can choose between a complimentary 50-minute spa service or a personal training session. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
  1. favorable
  2. free
  3. positive
  4. optional
  5. good
Adjective
  • The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The senior Canadian official said the emerging agreement would provide greater certainty, protect Canada’s dairy sector and jobs threatened by the new tariffs, and preserve what Ottawa considers favorable trade terms with the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • The highlight of the night came with the California premiere of Banks’ to be free which was jointly commissioned by La Jolla Music Society, New York’s Bridgehampton Chamber Music and Oregon’s Chamber Music Northwest.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Postpartum Support International provides free support to new mothers and families impacted by maternal mental health conditions.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of free
Adjective
  • The economic outlook is also largely positive despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Somewhere in South Carolina, a child too young for a second dose of the measles vaccine contracted the virus from someone whose parents had decided, for reasons unrelated to medicine, that vaccination was optional.
    — A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Gay men with a penchant for clothing-optional environments will want to check it out; others should look elsewhere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of optional
Adjective
  • Members also flagged strong anticipation from North American press and said a Netflix awards team is preparing a campaign for the film that extends to a best picture push.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • These seven hotels and experiences are for the active voyager who is never too far from their golf clubs, knows where all the best tennis courts are and is always game for a new sport.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of good

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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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