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

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

As for freshman running backs Jonaz Walton and Javian Osborne, Denbrock complimented the four-star prospects’ potential while also throwing cold water on expectations for them this early in their careers. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 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

During an interview with SensaCine México posted on Friday, July 24, the couple shared a little PDA after being complimented on their professional careers together. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Increasing the mustard in the dressing imparts this salad with its traditional strong yellow hue and a sharpness complimented by the red onion and pickled jalapeño brine. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026