Synonyms of complimented

complimented

verb

past tense of compliment

as in congratulated

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

complimented her on her election victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulated
• hugged
• commended
• applauded
• praised
• felicitated
• cheered
• saluted
• hailed
• extolled
• lauded
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminished
• minimized
• disparaged
• discounted
• decried
• belittled
• depreciated
• put down
• deprecated
• wrote off
• teased
• ridiculed
• mocked
• taunted
• bad-mouthed
• jeered
• cried down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complimented

James Johnson gifted him his own brand-new Jordans when Powell complimented them during a pre-draft workout. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Any team can win (or lose) on Sundays There’s a reason Andy Reid complimented the opposing team despite poor recent performances and the overall record. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Coach Sean McVay complimented Ferguson for responding positively after his miscues. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

During a chat with longtime friend Jennifer Aniston for Interview magazine, the actress, 62, was complimented on her long locks. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

Almost immediately, my friends complimented them and proceeded to each buy a pair themselves. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

After seeing a replay, Tatis walked to the wall, complimented the boy and jumped up to give him a fist bump. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Bowles complimented him as the first two weeks of practice wound to a close. — Abby Disalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Avalos complimented his players’ ability to embrace hard work and not run away from it throughout the offseason. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026