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 Three outdoor swimming pools and complimentary daily yoga classes give the property a resort feel. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Dinner is a three-course meal, accompanied by one complimentary alcoholic beverage, while additional menu options are also available. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 The service This hotel rolls out the red carpet for all their guests offering complimentary fitness classes, personal shopping, and a gem car for getting around the Harwood District in style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
  1. favorable
  2. free
  3. positive
  4. optional
  5. good
Adjective
  • Gaps in disclosure have prompted calls to reform the ethics and lobbying laws so that the public can easily see who is providing the expensive perks to state officials who have the power to reward them with favorable legislation and other actions.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Those numbers changed considerably when broken down by political party, with Republicans having a more favorable view of the economy than Democrats.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Every client who wanted to drop the firm, DTLA said in a statement, was free to do so.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Definition of free
Adjective
  • According to Amber Rich, communications director for SIEU Local 1000, a transportation lab facility tested positive for airborne asbestos in 2026.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Investing in our students and young professionals keeps homegrown talent in our state, creating positive educational and career outcomes, and driving our local economy.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • All the app requires is a start time, end time, location and optional photo.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Three hardware configurations are available, offering either an optional end effector, a standard gripper or a 6-degree-of-freedom dexterous hand for more advanced manipulation tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of optional
Adjective
  • From here, the Manchester City defender sprints into the six-yard box to meet the corner, forcing a good save from Dominik Livakovic, with his team-mates unable to scramble the ball over the line.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before passing away on Saturday night, was far younger than many of his Senate colleagues and appeared to have been in good health.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of good

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