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
• laudative
• advisory
• adulatory
• adoring
• worshipful
• recommendatory
• worshipping
• 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
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complimentary

Oh, just a complimentary trial-sized product of K18's HeatBounce Leave-In Conditioner (for Beauty Insiders). — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026

And on a conference call Thursday morning, analysts were complimentary and looking for signs that the growth party would be continuing. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Many of the comments were a little more complimentary of Cartagena’s physical appearance. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026

Crucially for parents, Palazzino Kids Club is complimentary for hotel guests aged three to 12. — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026